If you are planning on applying to FSU, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is March 1 and the fee for the application costs $30.
The following is an overiew of some of FSU's admissions stats.
FSU 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 47% |
Mean SAT Score | 1313 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are considered |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 64.5% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 35.5% |
Waitlist | No |
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 | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | March 1 | –– |
FSU does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Transfer student admissions is very difficult.
FSU has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.
Curious about the factors that are considered by FSU 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 |
Academic GPA | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Class Rank | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with FSU for more information on admission factors.
To apply to FSU, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with FSU's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written Essay or Personal Statement | ||||
Interview | ||||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Transcript of High School Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) |
FSU has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. FSU considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.
Out of all students that were admitted, 78% submitted a class rank. At FSU 47% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 79% were in the top 25% and 97% were in the top 50%.
At Florida State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | 5.3% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 28.5% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 32.7% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 21.2% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 9.7% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 2.5% |
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 FSU 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.
FSU looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
FSU does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 64.5% of FSU's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 35.5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other FSU applicants, you should aim to score between 1200 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At FSU 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1200, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a FSU student is 1313.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of FSU students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 600 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of FSU students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 600 or higher.
To be most competitive at FSU, you should strive to earn between 26 and 30 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for FSU's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.
A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for FSU students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.
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For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to FSU.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1.
Transfer students can enroll in FSU during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to FSU?
❌ Students who are admitted to FSU must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.
Does FSU accept transfer credits?
✅ FSU accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. FSU accepts:
• CLEP subject tests
Does FSU accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ FSU accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to FSU?
✅ FSU is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.
What is FSU's acceptance rate?
✅ FSU has an acceptance rate of 37%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at FSU?
❌ FSU does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into FSU? FSU is a very selective institution. The FSU acceptance rate is 37%. This means that the institution accepts 37 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to FSU is Mar 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to FSU is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
30 and Above
26 to 30
26 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to FSU is 29. Students with an ACT score of 30 and above have a good chance of getting into FSU. Students with an ACT score that falls between 26 and 30 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 26 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1330 and Above
1200 to 1330
1200 and Less
The median SAT score for FSU students is 1313. Applicants with SAT scores of 1330 and above have a good chance of being admitted to FSU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1200 to 1330 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1200 have a low chance of being offered a spot at FSU.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
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