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How to Get Into Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Florida International University Admissions Statistics

55%
Acceptance Rate
550-640
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
520-620
SAT Math (mid 50%)
21-27
ACT (mid 50%)
39,508
Undergrads
74%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Florida International University

The bar here is clear

Florida International University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1070-1260 combined SAT or 21-27 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Scores are required here, so plan your testing calendar early enough to retake once.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Florida International University offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Florida International University fits.

Florida International University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 3, 2025
earlyAction2 December 17, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) March 4, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $30
Test scores Required
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Florida International University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $21,462
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $6,565 / $18,964
Room & board (on campus) $13,080
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $9,288

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $7,003
$30-48k $7,873
$48-75k $10,925
$75-110k $14,568
$110k+ $18,200
41%
Students receiving Pell Grants
16.9%
Students taking federal loans
92%
Freshman retention rate
24:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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