Florida International University
PublicMiami, FL
Florida International University is a public very large school in Miami, FL, enrolling about 39,508 undergraduates. Florida International University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 55%. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $101,224/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Florida International University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Florida International University weighs your application
From Florida International University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Florida International University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Florida International University look for in applicants?
Per Florida International University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Florida International University's acceptance rate?
Florida International University in Miami, FL admits approximately 55% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Florida International University?
Admitted students at Florida International University typically score between 1070–1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Florida International University?
Admitted students at Florida International University typically score between 21–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Florida International University cost?
Florida International University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,462 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Florida International University?
Florida International University's earliest deadline is Nov 2, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Florida International University require students to live on campus?
No -- Florida International University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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