Admissions Factors
What Florida International University Looks For
Florida International University rates 4 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA, class rank and standardized test scores.
How Florida International University rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Considered
Not considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
60.9%
21,976 of 36,113 applicants
Early decision admit rate
Not reported
Admitted from the waitlist
Not reported
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 4.00. 23% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does Florida International University look for in applicants?
Florida International University rates 4 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA, class rank and standardized test scores.
Does Florida International University consider legacy status?
Florida International University rates alumni relation as "considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does Florida International University track demonstrated interest?
Florida International University rates the level of an applicant's interest as "considered".
Source: Florida International University’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
