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Your chances of getting into Florida Polytechnic University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

56%
Admission Difficulty for Florida Polytechnic University
Measure Difficulty
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Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Florida Poly is 56%.  Its admission rate is the 20th lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Florida Poly and can you get accepted?

Florida Poly is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,557 out of the 2,779 who applied were admitted.

Florida Polytechnic University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Florida Poly?

56% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Florida Polytechnic University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.53 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1280 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Florida Poly GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.53

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Florida Polytechnic University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Florida Poly are to have around a 3.53 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Florida Poly accepts 56% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Florida Poly is 3.53 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #22 in Florida for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Florida Polytechnic University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 31.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 20.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Florida Poly SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1190-1370

Applicants Submitting SAT 

69%
SAT Scores for Florida Polytechnic University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 590
Math 25th Percentile 600
Composite 25th Percentile 1190
SAT Scores for Florida Polytechnic University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 680
Math 75th Percentile 690
Composite 75th Percentile 1370
Average SAT Score 1280

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Florida Polytechnic University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Florida Poly is 1280 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1190-1370. Students who get into Florida Polytechnic University score in the top 26 percent of all SAT test takers..  Florida Poly ranks #5 in the state of Florida and #215 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1280 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Florida Poly regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1190 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1190, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1100, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 69 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1280, you have around a 56% chance of being admitted. A 1370 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 71% chance of getting in.

Florida Polytechnic University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1370 and Above Good >71%
1280 to 1370 Avg + 56%-71%
1190 to 1280 Avg - 40%-56%
1100 to 1190 Reach 26%-40%
Less than 1100 Low <26%
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Florida Poly ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

25-30 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

31%
ACT Scores for Florida Polytechnic University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 23
Math 25th Percentile 25
Composite 25th Percentile 25
ACT Scores for Florida Polytechnic University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 30
Math 75th Percentile 31
Composite 75th Percentile 30
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Florida Poly?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Florida Poly is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 30.  The school ranks #7 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Florida Polytechnic University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Florida Poly for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 56% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 73% with a 30 ACT score.

Florida Polytechnic University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >73%
27 to 30 Avg + 56%-73%
25 to 27 Avg - 43%-56%
23 to 25 Reach 31%-43%
Less than 23 Low <31%
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High School Class Rank

61% of Florida Polytechnic University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Florida Polytechnic University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 30%
Top 25% of class 61%
Top 50% of class 88%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Florida Polytechnic University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 623 2,085 2,779
Accepted 375 1,182 1,557
Acceptance Rate 60% 57% 56%
Enrolled 95 355 450
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 30% 29%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

99

Applicants have 99 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Florida Polytechnic University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Florida Polytechnic University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Florida Polytechnic University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Florida Polytechnic University
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Florida Poly is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.53 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1280 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1370 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 27 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=482936 IPEDS survey data for Florida Polytechnic University.

Last updated February 24, 2024