Florida International Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Florida International University is a public research university in Miami, Florida, enrolling about 39,508 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 54.66% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,249 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,565
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,288 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 54.66% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 39,508 66.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 41.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 97.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1163
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 54,661
- Applicants (IPEDS): 25,034
- Room & Board: $13,080 annual estimate
Florida International University: what the data shows
Common questions about Florida International University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Florida International University?
Florida International University is located in Miami, FL (ZIP 33199).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Florida International University public or private?
Florida International University is a Public institution.
How much does Florida International University cost?
Published tuition: $6,565 in-state, $18,964 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,288.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,003 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,873 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,925 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,568 |
| $110,001+ | $18,200 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,260.
How hard is it to get into Florida International University?
Admission rate: 54.66%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1163 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Florida International University?
Total enrollment: 39,508 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 54,661 students.
Graduate enrollment: 9,530 students.
About 66% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Florida International University?
150%-time completion rate: 74.43%.
First-year retention: 91.8%.
What do graduates of Florida International University earn?
Median earnings: $47,768 six years after entry; $60,249 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,500.
41.37% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Florida International University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (1,642 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (983 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (914 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (777 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (733 completions)
- Finance, General (605 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (567 completions)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce (527 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (490 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (488 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Florida International University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 54.66%; completion rate 74.43%; median earnings $60,249 at 10 years; net price $9,288. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,565
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida International University was $6,565.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,288
2024 Value
In 2024 Florida International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,288.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,152 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,288 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$26,260 4-Year In-State Tuition
$75,856 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,080 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,350 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,995 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$83,980 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Florida International University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Florida International University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Florida International University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,496 | $18,895 | $12,266 |
| 2014 | $6,497 | $18,895 | $11,845 |
| 2015 | $6,556 | $18,954 | $12,427 |
| 2016 | $6,556 | $18,954 | $13,398 |
| 2017 | $6,556 | $18,954 | $12,503 |
| 2018 | $6,556 | $18,954 | $8,311 |
| 2019 | $6,565 | $18,963 | $7,296 |
| 2020 | $6,565 | $18,963 | $5,298 |
| 2021 | $6,565 | $18,963 | $6,232 |
| 2022 | $6,565 | $18,963 | $8,722 |
| 2023 | $6,565 | $18,963 | $9,133 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
54.66% Acceptance Rate
25,034 Total Applicants
14,729 Students Admitted
5,169 First-Time Students Enrolled
35.09% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1163
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Florida International University reported total enrollment of about 39,508 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (68.4%), Black or African American (10.9%), and White (8.5%). About 41.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
66.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Florida International University in 2024 is 39,508 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 54,661 students. Graduate enrollment is about 9,530 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
59.16% 100% Completion Time
74.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 59.16% of students graduating from Florida International University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 31% male / 69% female
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 31% male / 69% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Florida International University.
Return on Investment
$16,500 Median Student Debt
$60,249 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1521.69% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Florida International University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 130 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 1,642 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 983 completions
3. Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 914 completions
4. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 777 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 733 completions
6. Finance, General: 605 completions
7. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 567 completions
8. International Business/Trade/Commerce: 527 completions
9. Biological and Physical Sciences: 490 completions
Most popular programs at Florida International University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Florida International University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Florida International University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 97.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,817
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,518
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, FL, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 39,508 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (68.4%), Black or African American (10.9%), White (8.5%). The admission rate is 54.66%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1163. The 150%-time completion rate is 74.43%. Approximately 41.37% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Miami, FL 33199
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 130 distinct degree programs, Florida International University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Florida International University located?
Florida International University is located in Miami, FL.
What is Florida International University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Florida International University is 54.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 25,034 applicants and 14,729 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Florida International University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,565 and average net price is $9,288 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,080 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Florida International University?
Florida International University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 54,661 students, Hispanic or Latino (68.4%), Black or African American (10.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Florida International University?
About 41.4% of students at Florida International University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Florida International University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Florida International University reports midpoint SAT about 1163 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Florida International University earn?
Median earnings are $47,768 six years after entry and $60,249 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Florida International University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Florida International University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.
Is Florida International University public or private?
Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, FL.
Is Florida International University an HBCU?
No. Florida International University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Florida International University a tribal college?
No. Florida International University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Miami, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.