Admissions and scholarship information checked September 11, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
FSU’s Fall 2026 admitted middle 50% is 1380 to 1480 SAT. We recommend 1400 as an initial planning target, adjusted for your teen’s starting score and timeline. That is our recommendation, not an FSU admission requirement or guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1380 to 1480 (Fall 2026 admitted students) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 31 to 34 |
| Core GPA | 4.3 to 4.6 |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported in the cited Fall 2026 admissions profile. |
| Profile cohort | All admitted students for Fall 2026; not an enrolled-student profile. |
| Test required | SAT, ACT or CLT on the standard first-year route; see alternative pathway requirements. |
Sources checked September 11, 2026: FSU official admitted-student profile and the August 2026 Bright Futures Student Handbook, Chapter 1: eligibility and Chapter 2: funding. These are admitted-student profiles, not enrolled-class statistics or admission cutoffs.
FSU reports a 4.3 to 4.6 core GPA middle 50% for Fall 2026 admits. The university describes a holistic review that considers academic preparation, activities and character. A test score is one part of that review.
A 1330 SAT is 50 points below the lower end of FSU’s Fall 2026 admitted middle 50%; a 1350 is 30 points below. Those are score gaps, not predicted prep gains or admission cutoffs. For 2027 graduates, the standard SAT thresholds are 1330 for FAS and 1190 for FMS; for 2028 graduates, they are 1350 and 1200. FAS covers 100% and FMS 75% of eligible tuition and applicable fees at FSU. GPA, coursework, approved hours, the FFAA and other eligibility conditions also apply. Housing, meals and other costs are separate. Check the requirements for your graduation year and our handbook walkthrough.
Treat FSU as a selective option rather than assuming it is a backup. Its Fall 2026 profile describes admitted students, and FSU explicitly says no single criterion guarantees admission. Build a balanced college list around the full academic record, program interests and costs.
The standard first-year route requires an SAT, ACT or CLT score. Review FSU’s official requirements for score submission and any alternative pathway that applies to your situation. Eligible students earning a Florida high-school diploma and an A.A. through dual enrollment should check the university’s separate pathway instructions.
FSU reports 1380 to 1480 SAT for the middle 50% of all Fall 2026 admits. Roughly a quarter scored below the lower end and a quarter above the upper end. Our 1400 planning target is a starting recommendation, not an admissions cutoff.
FSU reports a GPA range of 4.3 to 4.6 for the cited admitted cohort. This describes the middle of that group, not a minimum for every applicant. Course rigor and grades remain part of admission review. The university’s GPA calculation can differ from a report-card GPA or the Bright Futures GPA.
No. A scholarship test threshold does not secure an FSU offer. Compare the student’s score with the Fall 2026 admitted middle 50% of 1380 to 1480, then assess course rigor, GPA and the rest of the application. Check the separate Bright Futures requirements for the student’s graduation year.
The cited admissions profile reports score and GPA ranges, not a Fall 2026 acceptance rate. Applicants, admitted students and enrolled students are different groups. Do not divide available seats by applications to estimate an acceptance rate; use admitted applicants divided by total applicants for the same cohort.
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