Florida Polytechnic University Acceptance Rate
Lakeland, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,600
- Admitted
- 1,449
- Yield
- 27.8%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate has fallen from 68.5% in 2014–15 to 55.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,217 to 2,600 (+114%) over that period.
Its 55.7% rate makes Florida Polytechnic University more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (54.3% for women vs 57.7% for men, a 3.4-point gap). Florida Polytechnic University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 27.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,217 | 834 | 68.5% | 391 |
| 2015–16 | 1,812 | 939 | 51.8% | 393 |
| 2016–17 | 1,531 | 1,127 | 73.6% | 460 |
| 2017–18 | 1,215 | 672 | 55.3% | 317 |
| 2018–19 | 1,437 | 728 | 50.7% | 314 |
| 2019–20 | 1,261 | 631 | 50% | 278 |
| 2020–21 | 1,665 | 973 | 58.4% | 313 |
| 2021–22 | 2,124 | 1,159 | 54.6% | 398 |
| 2022–23 | 2,779 | 1,557 | 56% | 450 |
| 2023–24 | 2,600 | 1,449 | 55.7% | 403 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 628 | 341 | 54.3% |
| Men | 1,898 | 1,096 | 57.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–680 | 88% |
| SAT Math | 590–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 45% |
How Florida Polytechnic University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate?
Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate is 55.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,449 admitted of 2,600 applicants).
Is Florida Polytechnic University test optional?
Florida Polytechnic University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Florida Polytechnic University?
Florida Polytechnic University received 2,600 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,449.
What SAT score do you need for Florida Polytechnic University?
Admitted students at Florida Polytechnic University typically scored 590–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Florida Polytechnic University getting harder to get into?
Florida Polytechnic University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.5% in 2014–15 to 55.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: floridapoly.edu/.