Florida State Admission Requirements
Tallahassee, FloridaChances of getting into Florida State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
36.8%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Florida State and can I get accepted? The school has a 37% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 18,504 out of 50,314 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.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1200-1350Applicants Submitting SAT
65%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 610 |
| SAT Math 25th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1200 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 670 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1350 |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
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 1120. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1280 out of 1600. The school ranks #4 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. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1350 and Above | Good | >50% |
| 1275 to 1350 | Avg + | 37%-50% |
| 1200 to 1275 | Avg - | 26%-37% |
| 1125 to 1200 | Reach | 17%-26% |
| Less than 1125 | Low | <17% |
Florida State ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
26-30Applicants Submitting ACT
35%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 26 |
| ACT Math 25th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
| 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?
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.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 30 and Above | Good | >50% |
| 28 to 30 | Avg + | 37%-50% |
| 26 to 28 | Avg - | 26%-37% |
| 24 to 26 | Reach | 17%-26% |
| Less than 24 | Low | <17% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.88Typical High School Grades
A-You will need exceptionally good grades to get into Florida State University. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
High School Class Rank
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 |
|---|---|
| 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% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 31,225 | 19,089 | 50,314 |
| Accepted | 11,534 | 6,970 | 18,504 |
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Enrolled | 3,882 | 2,442 | 6,324 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 34% | 35% | 34% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Florida State University and what considerations affect 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 |
Credits Accepted
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Florida State University prefer SAT or ACT?
65% of students submit their SAT scores to Florida State. 35% 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 very high 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 1200 and 1350. 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. 35% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
