Florida International University Acceptance Rate
Miami, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 25,034
- Admitted
- 14,729
- Yield
- 35.1%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Florida International University's acceptance rate has risen from 52.8% in 2014–15 to 58.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 20,175 to 25,034 (+24%) over that period.
Its 58.8% rate makes Florida International University more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 64%.
Florida International University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 35.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 20,175 | 10,648 | 52.8% | 4,141 |
| 2015–16 | 21,442 | 10,806 | 50.4% | 4,202 |
| 2016–17 | 21,809 | 10,920 | 50.1% | 4,599 |
| 2017–18 | 19,757 | 10,683 | 54.1% | 4,335 |
| 2018–19 | 19,410 | 11,366 | 58.6% | 4,441 |
| 2019–20 | 18,492 | 10,634 | 57.5% | 3,998 |
| 2020–21 | 16,904 | 9,784 | 57.9% | 3,763 |
| 2021–22 | 16,406 | 10,502 | 64% | 4,061 |
| 2022–23 | 17,343 | 11,075 | 63.9% | 4,424 |
| 2023–24 | 25,034 | 14,729 | 58.8% | 5,169 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 14,907 | 8,933 | 59.9% |
| Men | 10,127 | 5,796 | 57.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–640 | 91% |
| SAT Math | 510–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 9% |
How Florida International University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Florida International University's acceptance rate?
Florida International University's acceptance rate is 58.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,729 admitted of 25,034 applicants).
Is Florida International University test optional?
Florida International University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Florida International University?
Florida International University received 25,034 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,729.
What SAT score do you need for Florida International University?
Admitted students at Florida International University typically scored 550–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Florida International University getting harder to get into?
Florida International University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.8% in 2014–15 to 58.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fiu.edu/.