Florida State University

Florida State University is extremely difficult to get into. Around 25% of applicants get into Florida State University each year. In 2023, just 19,547 out of the 78,072 students who applied were accepted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Florida State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 3/1 and the fee for the application is $30.

Florida State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Florida State University's admissions stats.

Florida State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	65%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	68.1%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	31.9%
Waitlist	Yes

Florida State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Florida State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	October 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	–

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Applying Early to Florida State University?

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Florida State University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 15. Florida State University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Florida State University Admissions

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How To Get Into Florida State University

Getting into FSU is extremely difficult. FSU evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, FSU accepted 25% of all applicants, approximately 19,547 from 78,072 applicants.

Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like FSU, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.

For applicants who are not residents of Florida, getting into Florida State University is extremely difficult.

Transferring to Florida State University

It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Florida State University

Florida State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Florida State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Florida State University

What does Florida State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Geographical Residence	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
State Residency	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Academic GPA	Important
First Generation	Important

Make sure to check with Florida State University for more information on admission factors.

Florida State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Florida State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Florida State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Florida State University?

Students admitted to Florida State University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0. Florida State University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 81% submitted a class rank. At Florida State University 65% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 87% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Florida State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	9.7%
3.75 and 3.99	40.5%
3.50 and 3.74	34%
3.25 and 3.49	12.3%
3.00 and 3.24	2.2%
2.50 and 2.9	1.2%
2.00 and 2.49	0.1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Florida State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Florida State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 68.1% of Florida State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 31.9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Florida State University?

To be competitive with other Florida State University applicants, you should aim to score between 1220 and 1360 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Florida State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1360 and 25% of scored lower than 1220, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Florida State University students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 620 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Florida State University students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 620 or higher.

To be most competitive at Florida State University, you should strive to earn between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Florida State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Florida State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Florida State University

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Florida State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Florida State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Florida State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Florida State University?

❌ Students who are admitted to Florida State University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Florida State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Florida State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Florida State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Florida State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Florida State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Florida State University?

✅ Florida State University is not test optional.

What is Florida State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Florida State University has an acceptance rate of 25%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Florida State University?

❌ Florida State University does not offer early decision.

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