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Florida International University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Florida International University is a public research university in Miami, Florida, with about 39,500 undergraduates. It admitted 54.7% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $6,565 a year for in-state students and $18,964 for students from other states, before aid.

What Florida International costs

Florida International University charges $6,565 a year in published tuition and fees for Florida residents, about $3,282 a semester, and $18,964 a year for students from other states, about $9,482 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,462 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $8,722 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Florida International

For fall 2024, Florida International University received 32,855 applications and admitted 17,957 students, and 5,238 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1070 and 1260.

What Florida International students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Florida International University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Psychology1,486
Biology / Biological Sciences934
Hospitality Administration / Management755
Computer and Information Sciences646
Finance486
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies440
International Business / Trade / Commerce419
Marketing / Marketing Management368

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Florida International University's acceptance rate? 54.7% for fall 2024: 17,957 of 32,855 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Florida International University? $6,565 a year for in-state students and $18,964 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Florida International University? About 39,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Florida International University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1070–1260.

What is the campus setting at Florida International University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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