Public

Large

Conference USA

Florida International University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1070 to 1250

ACT Range21 to 27

Average GPA4.10

Acceptance Rate54.7%

FIU is moderately selective, but the 4.10 average GPA shows admitted students are bringing strong coursework, not just meeting minimums. Since FIU requires testing and 90% submit SAT scores, aim for the upper half of the SAT range, around 1250, or a 27 ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Florida International University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Florida International University is a large urban public university with 44,904 undergraduate students. FIU has a 93% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 74% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24:1. FIU is test-required for admissions.

Location

Miami, FL

Undergrad Enrollment44,904

Freshman Retention93%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio24:1

Graduation Rate74%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Florida International University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

May 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because FIU is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. For FIU’s May 1 Regular Decision deadline, a December retake is the last fall test date likely to get scores back in time.

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What you'll actually pay

FIU is a public Conference USA school with in-state tuition of $6,168 and out-of-state tuition of $18,566. About 53% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

In-State Tuition$6,168

Out-of-State Tuition$18,566

Room and Board$13,080

Average Merit Award$2,775

Application Fee$30

Students on Aid53%

Average Aid Package$11,685

Average Debt at Grad$18,086

Out-of-state tuition at FIU is $18,566, while in-state tuition is $6,168, with room and board adding about $13,080. About 53% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $11,685. Merit awards average $2,775, which can help reduce costs for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $18,086.