Florida International University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1060 | 1240 |
| 2023 | 1060 | 1240 |
| 2024 | 1060 | 1240 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Career-driven urban students
if you want to study in a major city, work part-time, intern during the semester, and graduate job-ready, FIU delivers.
Multicultural learners
if you speak multiple languages, come from an immigrant background, or love global cultures, FIU will feel like home.
First-gen trailblazers
if you’re the first in your family to attend college and want a place that truly supports upward mobility, FIU gets it.
Hospitality, law, and health majors
if you’re interested in careers connected to people, tourism, or public service, FIU has strong programs and local ties.
Flexible, independent students
if you’re self-motivated and don’t need a tightly structured environment, you can thrive and build your own path.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Classic college town seekers
FIU is urban and commuter-based; don’t expect tailgates, quads, or ivy-covered walls.
Students who want built-in structure
if you need lots of academic hand-holding or mandatory campus life, you might feel adrift here.
Snow lovers
this is tropical living year-round; if you need cold weather and changing seasons, Miami won’t deliver.
Elite prestige chasers
FIU isn’t chasing U.S. News rankings; it’s about access, affordability, and workforce relevance.
Introverts looking for solitude
campus life can be loud, lively, and nonstop
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
70-85°F (21-29°C)
Warm and humid
summer
75-95°F (24-35°C)
Hot, very humid with heavy afternoon thunderstorms
fall
70-90°F (21-32°C)
Warm and wet
winter
60-75°F (16-24°C)
Warm and dry
Tropical monsoon climate with hot, humid summers and warm, dry winters
☀️Average 248 sunny days per year