Finlandia University Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Finlandia University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
35.6%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Finlandia University and can I get accepted? The school has a 36% acceptance rate ranking it #2 in Michigan for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 623 out of 1,748 applicants were admitted making Finlandia University a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 76 percent. Finlandia University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
870-1120Applicants Submitting SAT
53%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 410 |
| SAT Math 25th | 460 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 870 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
| SAT Math 75th | 550 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1120 |
| Average SAT Score | 1000 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Finlandia University?
Finlandia University typically requires applicants to be in the top 82 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 870 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 740. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1000 out of 1600. The school ranks #37 in Michigan for highest average SAT composite score. 53 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.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1120 and Above | Good | >49% |
| 995 to 1120 | Avg + | 36%-49% |
| 870 to 995 | Avg - | 25%-36% |
| 745 to 870 | Reach | 16%-25% |
| Less than 745 | Low | <16% |
Finlandia University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-23Applicants Submitting ACT
47%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 21 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Finlandia University?
Admission data indicates that Finlandia University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #36 in Michigan for highest average ACT composite score. 47 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Finlandia University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and Above | Good | >49% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg + | 36%-49% |
| 17 to 20 | Avg - | 25%-36% |
| 14 to 17 | Reach | 16%-25% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <16% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.12*Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Finlandia University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Finlandia University was 3.12 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #34 in Michigan for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Finlandia University will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 778 | 970 | 1,748 |
| Accepted | 320 | 303 | 623 |
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 31% | 36% |
| Enrolled | 47 | 52 | 99 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Finlandia University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172440 IPEDS survey data for Finlandia University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Finlandia University prefer SAT or ACT?
53% of students submit their SAT scores to Finlandia University. 47% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Finlandia University?
36% of those who apply are granted admission to Finlandia University. Admission competition is high and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Finlandia University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 870 and 1120. 53% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Finlandia University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 47% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
