Admissions Factors
What Florida State University Looks For
Florida State University rates 1 factor as very important: rigor of high school courses.
How Florida State University rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
23.8%
20,364 of 85,469 applicants
Early decision admit rate
Not reported
Admitted from the waitlist
0.2%
5 of 2,358 who stayed on it
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.72. 77.8% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does Florida State University look for in applicants?
Florida State University rates 1 factor as very important: rigor of high school courses.
Does Florida State University consider legacy status?
Florida State University rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does Florida State University track demonstrated interest?
Florida State University rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
What is Florida State University's waitlist acceptance rate?
2,358 students stayed on the waitlist and 5 were admitted, a rate of 0.2%. The number changes a lot from year to year because it depends on how many admitted students enroll.
Source: Florida State 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.
