FIU Admission Requirements
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FIU Admission Overview
FIU admission requirements are competitive. Last year FIU admitted 54.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) and SAT 1070-1260 / ACT 21-27. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
FIU requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
FIU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Florida International University
Acceptance Rate
The FIU acceptance rate is 54.7%. Last year, 17,957 of 32,855 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate in Florida.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into FIU and can you get accepted?
FIU is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Florida International University typically attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
FIU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
4.0Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A/A+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 4.0
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at FIU typically have around a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades.
66% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #1 in Florida for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
FIU Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Florida International University requires first-year applicants to submit SAT, ACT, or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores for the 2026-27 cycle, including Fall 2027. FIU cites Florida Board of Governors regulation 6.002. Official SAT and ACT scores must come from the testing agency or a high school transcript, and CLT scores from cltexam.com; scores received after the deadline are not considered for admission or scholarships. FIU does not require the ACT Science section; the ACT composite or super-score used for admission includes only English, mathematics, and reading. The only test-optional path is for students who complete an A.A. degree from a Florida state college or university while in high school.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.fiu.edu/how-to-apply/freshman-applicant/
FIU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1070-1260Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
90%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 520
- Composite 1070
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 620
- Composite 1260
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at FIU typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1260) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. FIU ranks #14 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1260
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
FIU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 18
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 25
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at FIU typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. FIU places #13 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 27
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
53% of Florida International University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 29% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Florida International University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Apr 1, 2027Days left to Apply
213Applicants have 213 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Florida International University is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
FIU is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 54.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (about an A/A+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133951.
GPA calculator: Florida International University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026