Florida State University Acceptance Rate
Tallahassee, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 74,038
- Admitted
- 18,793
- Yield
- 31.3%
- 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 State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 55.4% in 2014–15 to 25.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 30,266 to 74,038 (+145%) over that period.
Its 25.4% rate makes Florida State University more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (24.2% for women vs 27.2% for men, a 3-point gap). Florida State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 31.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 30,266 | 16,763 | 55.4% | 6,021 |
| 2015–16 | 29,828 | 16,674 | 55.9% | 6,100 |
| 2016–17 | 29,027 | 16,840 | 58% | 6,282 |
| 2017–18 | 35,334 | 17,381 | 49.2% | 6,523 |
| 2018–19 | 50,314 | 18,504 | 36.8% | 6,324 |
| 2019–20 | 58,936 | 21,202 | 36% | 7,106 |
| 2020–21 | 63,691 | 20,668 | 32.5% | 6,009 |
| 2021–22 | 65,235 | 24,183 | 37.1% | 7,619 |
| 2022–23 | 78,088 | 19,552 | 25% | 6,033 |
| 2023–24 | 74,038 | 18,793 | 25.4% | 5,890 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 44,059 | 10,653 | 24.2% |
| Men | 29,959 | 8,135 | 27.2% |
| Another gender | 20 | 5 | 25% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–700 | 66% |
| SAT Math | 610–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 32% |
How Florida State 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 State University's acceptance rate?
Florida State University's acceptance rate is 25.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,793 admitted of 74,038 applicants).
Is Florida State University test optional?
Florida State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Florida State University?
Florida State University received 74,038 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,793.
What SAT score do you need for Florida State University?
Admitted students at Florida State University typically scored 630–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Florida State University getting harder to get into?
Florida State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.4% in 2014–15 to 25.4% 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: https://www.fsu.edu/.