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Florida International University
Florida International University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Florida International University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Florida International University occupies suburban Miami, FL — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 6.7% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $101,224 four years out. 41.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 39,508 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 91.8% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1250 — near the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Florida International University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Florida International University received 25,034 applications and admitted 14,729 (58.8%), with 5,169 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1060–1250 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Florida International University compares
| Florida International University | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 54.7% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,565 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,249 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Florida International University: $60,249 median at year ten, versus $48,082 across Florida institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $6,565 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $18,964. For non-residents, Florida International University's $18,964 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Florida International University is a big school: 39,508 undergraduates at last count.
74.4% of Florida International University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 19.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $6,565 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Florida International University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $101,224 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $99,471 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,697 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,635 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,494 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,397 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,656 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $85,737 |
| Civil Engineering | $84,523 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,923 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $80,650 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $71,355 |
| Economics | $70,022 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $67,696 |
| Mathematics | $66,041 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $65,343 |
| International Business | $65,054 |
| Marketing | $64,423 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $64,399 |
| Public Administration | $62,424 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,256 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,996 |
| Chemistry | $57,788 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,376 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,867 |
| History | $56,676 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $56,667 |
| Social Work | $55,923 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,830 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $55,402 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,854 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $52,470 |
| Music | $50,677 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,960 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,748 |
| Psychology, General | $49,470 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $48,814 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,659 |
| Sociology | $47,538 |
| Biology, General | $46,718 |
| Philosophy | $43,085 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,574 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,653 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $33,896 |
| Area Studies | $23,742 |
Median earnings for these 45 Florida International University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $60,249 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Florida International University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Florida International University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1060–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 54.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Florida International University's acceptance rate?
58.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 14,729 admitted from 25,034 applicants.
How much does Florida International University cost?
In-state tuition is $6,565; out-of-state students pay $18,964. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Florida International University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $60,249 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Florida Institute of Technology — 57.7% admitted
- Jacksonville University — 56.9% admitted
- University of Central Florida — 40.1% admitted
- Baptist University of Florida — 36% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.