Florida Poly Admission Requirements

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Florida Poly Admission Overview

Florida Poly admission requirements are competitive. Last year Florida Poly admitted 57.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.53 GPA (A-) and SAT 1170-1340 / ACT 24-30. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida Poly requires the SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida Poly Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

57.5%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Florida Poly acceptance rate is 57.5%. Last year, 2,364 of 4,110 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

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

Florida Poly 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 Polytechnic University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida Poly GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.53

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.53

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Florida Poly typically have around a 3.53 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades 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

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Florida Polytechnic University freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Florida Poly SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1170-1340

Freshmen who sent SAT

71%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 590
Math 580
Composite 1170

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 670
Math 670
Composite 1340

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Florida Poly typically score around a 1260 SAT (middle 50% 1170–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 83rd percentile nationally. Florida Poly ranks #7 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1170 to 1340

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Florida Polytechnic University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1340+	Above 75th	>72%
1260 to 1340	Avg +	59%-72%
1170 to 1260	Avg -	42%-59%
Below 1170	Below mid-50	<42%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida Poly ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

24-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 24
Composite 24

75th Percentile Scores

English 29
Math 28
Composite 30

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Florida Poly typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 24–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Florida Poly places #8 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Florida Polytechnic University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30+	Above 75th	>72%
27 to 30	Avg +	58%-72%
24 to 27	Avg -	42%-58%
Below 24	Below mid-50	<42%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Florida Polytechnic University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,140	2,967	4,110
Accepted	599	1,762	2,364
Acceptance Rate	53%	59%	58%
Enrolled	92	385	477
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	15%	22%	20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Florida Polytechnic University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Florida Poly is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 57.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.53 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=482936.

GPA calculator: Florida Polytechnic University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026