Florida International University

    Miami, FL · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1070–1260
    Median ~1170
    Acceptance rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    39,508
    ACT middle 50%
    21–27

    How FIU compares

    • The ~1170 SAT midpoint ranks #145 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #6 of 10 in FL.
    • Its 55% acceptance rate is more selective than 68% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 30 points toward Reading and Writing (560 Math vs 590 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($60,249) are $2,817 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $12,399 more per year than in-state students ($18,964 vs $6,565).
    National SAT rank
    #145 of 197
    SAT rank in FL
    #6 of 10
    More selective than
    68% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$2,817

    What the numbers say about FIU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1070 to 1260. A planning score near or above 1300 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 590 Reading and Writing and 560 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 55% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 74% completion rate and $60,249 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1170 SAT scorePlan for a 1300Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $6,565
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $18,964
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $60,249
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    74%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1070 and 1260. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1300 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1260 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1170 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1070 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1260

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1070–1250

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1070

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to FIU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GA1030–127083%
    University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR1030–122074%
    King's CollegeWilkes-Barre, PA1070–127093%
    Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NY1060–124087%
    University of Northwestern-St PaulSaint Paul, MN870–127093%
    Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, GA1070–123078%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for FIU?

    Florida International University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1070–1260, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1300 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is FIU's acceptance rate?

    Florida International University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 55%.

    How much does it cost to attend FIU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $6,565 and out-of-state is approximately $18,964. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is FIU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Florida International University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.fiu.edu