Florida State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
24.22%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
30.89%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,855
SAT Scores
1,350
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 78,272 students have applied and 18,954 students have allowed to admit to Florida State University (Acceptance rate: 24.22%). FSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.89 % where 5,855 students have finally enrolled out of 18,954 admitted students.
FSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Missouri University of Science and Technology and University of California-Santa Barbara, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 54.08%).
FSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 22.69%).
How to Apply to Florida State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply FSU. FSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.fsu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.fsu.edu/undergradapp/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.fsu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.fsu.edu/cost |
| Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.fsu.edu/ |
| Disability Service | https://dsst.fsu.edu/oas |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at FSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Florida State University is 1,350 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Florida State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,309). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | 1,350 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,309 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida | 1,222 | 76 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Florida State University, 3,487 students submitted SAT scores (64% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,350 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 630 | 670 | 700 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,350 | 1,410 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Florida State University, 1,968 students submitted ACT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 28 | 31 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 29 |
FSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Florida State University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |