First-Year admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider a range of factors.
Additional consideration will also be given to applicants applying to the CARE Summer Bridge Program, as well as exceptionally talented visual and performing artists and athletes.
4.2-4.6
Academic Core GPA *
64%
Earned all A and B grades in high school
SAT *
28-32ACT *
50%
Took calculus or above
37%
Took 4+ units of (or took AP/IB) world language
9
Average number of advanced level courses **
The Florida Board of Governors sets the minimum eligibility requirements in the State University System (SUS). Satisfying these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to Florida State University. Admission is selective, and admitted students typically exceed the minimum requirements.
Applicants who graduate from high school and receive an AA degree at the same time should apply as first-year students, not as transfer students. Applicants should meet the first-year admission requirements and the requirements for their desired major. The Academic Program Guide provides detailed major descriptions and requirements, and a semester-by-semester guide of what courses to take starting as a first-year student until graduation.
Students who earned an AA degree while in high school should submit a final official transcript from their AA degree-granting institution showing that the AA degree was earned before attending orientation. The final official transcript must show that the AA degree was earned and the date the degree was earned.
Staff in the Graduation Planning and Strategies (GPS) Office are always excited to connect with high school AA students to answer any questions and brainstorm on how to make the most of their time at FSU. Students can learn more about how having the high school AA degree provides unique opportunities available to them here.
Requiring an ACT or SAT test score for admissions consideration is not an institutional choice. FSU, along with Florida's 11 other public universities, is subject to Florida Board of Governors admissions regulation 6.002 which requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
When evaluating students for admission, we use the highest earned ACT and SAT sub scores to calculate the ACT composite and/or SAT total (a process known as "super scoring").
For a decision on February 17, we will accept test scores through December 31, provided everything else has been submitted by the priority deadline of November 1.
Our final application deadline is March 1. Students who meet this deadline will receive an admission decision on a rolling basis starting in late March.
Please note that students who want to be considered for University scholarships must meet the requirements for the November 1 priority deadline.
Although the essay and resume are not required but highly recommended, they provide another opportunity to learn more about you.
The essay should be no longer than 650 words, and may be uploaded after the student's application has been received. Applicants should choose one topic from the list below. Please note that The Common Application provides different essay prompts than the FSU and The Coalition applications.
The resume should be no longer than two pages, and may be uploaded after the student's application has been received. It should include a list of activities such as (but not limited to) service work, employment, family contributions such as caring for siblings or sick relatives, and extracurricular and summer activities.
Florida State University considers applications from students who are educated through a Home-Education program, or who have earned a GED. Home-Education applicants must complete the SSAR, while students earning a GED must submit official GED results along with an official, partial high school transcript. In addition, all applicants must submit at least one ACT and/or SAT test score by the application deadline to be considered for admission. First-Year admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission to our university.
