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Florida State Admission Requirements

Tallahassee, Florida

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Chances of getting into Florida State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
37%
Admission Difficulty for Florida State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition High 
How hard is it to get into Florida State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Florida State is 37%.  It ranks #5 in Florida and #121 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Florida State is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 24,183 out of 65,235 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 22 percent (SAT 1180/1340 ACT 26/30). Florida State University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Florida State University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Florida State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1180-1340
Applicants Submitting SAT 
65%
SAT Scores for Florida State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 600
SAT Math 25th 580
SAT Composite 25th 1180
SAT Scores for Florida State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 660
SAT Composite 75th 1340
Average SAT Score 1260

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Florida State University?

Students who get into Florida State University score in the top 27 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1180-1340. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1180 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1100. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1260 out of 1600. Florida State ranks #4 in Florida and #206 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 65 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Florida State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1340 and Above Good >53%
1260 to 1340 Avg + 37%-53%
1180 to 1260 Avg - 24%-37%
1100 to 1180 Reach 14%-24%
Less than 1100 Low <14%
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Florida State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
36%
ACT Scores for Florida State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 25
ACT Math 25th 24
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for Florida State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 32
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Florida State regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-30. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 30 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #3 in Florida and #179 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 36 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Florida State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Florida State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >53%
28 to 30 Avg + 37%-53%
26 to 28 Avg - 24%-37%
24 to 26 Reach 14%-24%
Less than 24 Low <14%
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Florida State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.7*
Typical High School Grades 
A-

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

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Florida State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Florida State University was 3.7 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #12 in Florida for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Florida State will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Florida State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 28.5% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 32.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 21.2% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.7% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.1% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.7 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

79% of Florida State University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Florida State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 47%
Top 25% of class 79%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Florida State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 39,703 25,532 65,235
Accepted 14,554 9,629 24,183
Acceptance Rate 37% 38% 37%
Enrolled 4,534 3,085 7,619
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 31% 32% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Florida State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Florida State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134097 IPEDS survey data for Florida State University.

FAQs

Does Florida State University prefer SAT or ACT?

65% of students submit their SAT scores to Florida State. 36% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Florida State University?

37% of those who apply are granted admission to Florida State. Admission competition is high and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Florida State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1180 and 1340. 65% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Florida State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 30. 36% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.