Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Very High | |
Applicant Competition | High |
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How hard is it to get into Florida State and can I get accepted? The school has a 36% acceptance rate ranking it #6 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 21,202 out of 58,936 applicants were admitted making Florida State a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 21 percent. Florida State University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 610 |
SAT Math 25th | 590 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1200 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
SAT Math 75th | 670 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1340 |
Average SAT Score | 1270 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Florida State University?
Florida State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 24 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1200 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 1130. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1270 out of 1600. The school ranks #3 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 65 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1340 and Above | Good | >49% |
1270 to 1340 | Avg + | 36%-49% |
1200 to 1270 | Avg - | 25%-36% |
1130 to 1200 | Reach | 16%-25% |
Less than 1130 | Low | <16% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 25 |
ACT Math 25th | 24 |
ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
ACT Math 75th | 28 |
ACT Composite 75th | 30 |
Average ACT Score | 28 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Florida State?
Admission data indicates that Florida State regularly accepts students with ACT's of 26 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 18 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores 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 for highest average ACT composite score. 35 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Florida State University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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30 and Above | Good | >49% |
28 to 30 | Avg + | 36%-49% |
26 to 28 | Avg - | 25%-36% |
24 to 26 | Reach | 16%-25% |
Less than 24 | Low | <16% |
What GPA do you need to get into Florida State University?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Florida State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Florida State University was 3.88 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 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.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 63% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 24% | Avg - |
3.25 to 3.50 | 9% | Reach |
3.00 to 3.25 | 3% | Reach |
2.75 to 3.00 | 1% | Reach |
2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
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77% of Florida State University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 42% |
Top 25% of class | 77% |
Top 50% of class | 97% |
Bottom 50% of class | 3% |
Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 36,229 | 22,707 | 58,936 |
Accepted | 13,185 | 8,017 | 21,202 |
Acceptance Rate | 36% | 35% | 36% |
Enrolled | 4,297 | 2,809 | 7,106 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 35% | 34% |
What are the requirements for admission to Florida State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134097 IPEDS survey data for Florida State University.
65% of students submit their SAT scores to Florida State. 35% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
36% of those who apply are granted admission to Florida State. Admission competition is high and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1200 and 1340. 65% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 30. 35% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.