College Admissions Requirements for All 12 Florida Public Universities

I’m excited to share the latest admissions information and key details for all 12 Florida public universities for the 2024-2025 academic year.

University of Central Florida (Orlando)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 4.01-4.55; Summer 3.91-4.38

• SAT: Fall 1300-1420; Summer 1180-1240

• ACT: Fall 29-31; Summer 24-26

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action: October 15

  • Regular: March 1 (Summer) & May 1 (Fall)

• Known for hospitality management and aerospace programs

University of Florida (Gainesville)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall/Summer 4.5-4.7

• SAT: Fall 1380-1510; Summer 1240-1400

• ACT: Fall 31-34; Summer 27-32

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action: November 1

  • Regular: January 15

• Recognized as one of 10 public "New Ivies" by Forbes

Florida State University (Tallahassee)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 4.2-4.6; Summer 4.1-4.5

• SAT: Fall 1360-1470; Summer 1280-1360

• ACT: Fall 30-33; Summer 28-30

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action: November 1

  • Regular: December 1

• Ranked #1 Best Value College in Florida by U.S. News & World Report

University of South Florida (Tampa)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 4.07-4.55; Summer 3.61-4.15

• SAT: Fall 1250-1400; Summer 1100-1190

• ACT: Fall 27-31; Summer 22-25

• Application deadline:

  • Early Action: November 8

  • Regular: March 1

• New facilities include Student Wellness Center and Esports Living Lab

Florida International University (Miami)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 4.1-4.7, Summer 3.9-4.4

• SAT: Fall 1250-1390; Summer 1090-1190

• ACT: Fall 26-31; Summer 21-24

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action 1: November 1

  • Early Action 2: December 3

  • Regular: February 25

• #1 pass rate on the Florida Bar Exam

Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 3.73-4.34; Summer 3.33-4.0

• SAT: Fall 1090-1270; Summer 1030-1090

• ACT: Fall 22-28; Summer 20-24

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action: November 1

  • Regular: March 14

• Offers competitive BS/MD program

Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 3.80-4.54; Summer 3.16-4.21

• SAT: Fall 1070-1230; Summer 1030-1160

• ACT: Fall 21-26; Summer 19-24

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action: November 1

  • Regular: March 1

• Focus on sustainable practices and resiliency

Florida Polytechnic University (Lakeland)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 4.35; Summer 3.96

• SAT: Fall 1160-1360; Summer 1130

• ACT: Fall 25-31; Summer 23

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action 1: December 15

  • Early Action 2: January 15

  • Regular: March 1

• Florida's only all-STEM public university

New College of Florida (Sarasota)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 3.96; Summer 3.36

• SAT: Fall 1170; Summer 1045

• ACT: Fall 24; Summer 23

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action: November 1

  • Regular: June 15

• Small liberal arts college with customizable curriculum

University of North Florida (Jacksonville)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 4.14-4.57; Summer 3.63-3.96

• SAT: Fall 1130-1300; Summer 1000-1160

• ACT: Fall 24-29; Summer 19-25

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action: November 1

  • Regular: April 1

• Located in Jacksonville, offering small class sizes

University of West Florida (Pensacola)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 3.69-4.24; Summer 3.51-4.1

• SAT: Fall 1040-1240; Summer 1000-1210

• ACT: Fall 20-27; Summer 19-25

• Application Deadline:

  • Early Action: December 1

  • Regular: April 1

• Campus includes 1,600 acres and 20+ miles of trails

Florida A&M University (Tallahassee)

• GPA (middle 50%): Fall 3.84, Summer 3.47

• SAT: Fall 1120-1150; Summer 1025

• ACT: Fall 21-23; Summer 20

• Application Deadline:

  • Regular: April 1

• One of the best HBCUs in the United States

Key Takeaways

1. Many universities have introduced Early Action deadlines, typically in October or November. In-house scholarships are typically rewarded to students who apply early action.

2. Admissions requirements vary between fall and summer terms, with summer typically having slightly lower GPA and test score expectations.

3. Several institutions require the Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) for admission consideration.

4. Florida's public universities offer a wide range of programs and specializations, from STEM-focused education to liberal arts.

*Always visit the university website or contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for the most up-to-date information.