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Interested in attending Florida State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Florida State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

26
%
Acceptance rate
December 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Florida State University?

26%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, FSU accepted 26% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 74,018 people applied and 18,793 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
10653 / 44059 (24%)
Men
8135 / 29959 (27%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Florida State University:

100%
82.0
64.0
46.0
28.0
10.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

31%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 31% ended up enrolling at Florida State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Florida State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things FSU considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Florida State University?

Test Required
Testing

Grades

72% of freshmen who attended FSU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 91% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

FSU is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

66%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

32%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
75th Percentile
690
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
630
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1250
75th Percentile
1380

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Florida State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

December 1
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification

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