Miami, 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
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Florida International University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 92% submitted SAT scores, 8% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Dec 16, 2026
Confirm on Florida International University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,399 more per year in tuition and fees (2.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Florida International University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
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, 2025-26, 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?
Per Florida International University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1070–1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Florida International University?
Per Florida International University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 22–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
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.
Does Florida International University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Florida International University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Florida International University?
For 2024-25, Florida International University's published tuition and required fees were $18,964 for out-of-state students and $6,565 for in-state students -- $12,399 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Florida International University?
Florida International University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 2, 2026; Regular Decision Dec 16, 2026, 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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