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Moderately selectiveUpdated for the 2026-2027 cycle

Florida National University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Florida National University, a private college in Florida, reports a 65% acceptance rate and sits in the moderately selective band. In practice that means it admits more applicants than it rejects, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Florida National University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Florida National University weighs, where it ranks among Florida schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
65%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Hialeah, FL
Average net price
$23,043
per year after aid

What do students study at Florida National University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 81 (31.2%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 73 (28.1%)Psychology · 64 (24.6%)Liberal Arts and General Studies · 19 (7.3%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 12 (4.6%)

Will I get into Florida National University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Florida National University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Florida National University?

Your odds at Florida National University are not the same as its 65% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Florida National University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Florida National University hard to get into?

Florida National University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 65% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Florida National University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Florida National University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Florida National University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Florida National University?

Florida National University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Florida National University.

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Your chances at Florida National University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Florida National University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Florida National University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1060 SAT?

About 80% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1060 SAT, the middle of Florida National University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1120 SAT comes out near 94%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Florida National University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 99025th pctSAT 1060middleSAT 112075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.526%Target36%Target45%Likely25%Target
2.848%Likely59%Likely68%Likely52%Likely
3.172%Safety80%Safety85%Safety79%Safety
3.487%Safety91%Safety94%Safety92%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/florida-national-university.

How to get into Florida National University

Built from Florida National University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Florida National University, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Florida National University carries about a 3.29 core GPA and a 1070 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Florida National University weighs

Florida National University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Florida National University's exact dates at www.fnu.edu.

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What Florida National University looks for

What Florida National University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Florida National University are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Florida National University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Interview
Very important
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered

SAT score positioning at Florida National University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Florida National University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How much does Florida National University cost after financial aid?

Florida National University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $33,447 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $17,368. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,043 a year, and it ranges from $22,794 for families earning under $30,000 to null for families earning over $110,000. 85% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$33,447
per year, before aid
Average net price
$23,043
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
85%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$22,794
$30k to $48k$23,564
$48k to $75k$26,259
$75k to $110knot reported
Over $110knot reported

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Florida National University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Florida National University student who received federal aid earns $33,928 a year, up from $29,347 at six years. 31% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $27,554; 77% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$33,928
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
31%
within six years
Retention
77%
return for year two
Median debt
$27,554
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Florida National University compares in Florida

Florida National University ranks #20 most selective of 37 schools in Florida in our database.

Among the 37 Florida schools we track, Florida National University ranks #20 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Miami (19%) and Florida A&M University (21%) sit nearby, which makes Florida a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Miami
19%acceptance · FL
Florida A&M University
21%acceptance · FL
Florida State University
24%acceptance · FL
University of Florida
24%acceptance · FL
University of Central Florida
40%acceptance · FL
University of Tampa
40%acceptance · FL
Ave Maria University
41%acceptance · FL
University of South Florida
43%acceptance · FL
See all Florida schools →

Similar to Florida National University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Florida National University often weigh Bryant University, Sacred Heart University, and University of Dayton, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Bryant University
65%acceptance · RI
Sacred Heart University
65%acceptance · CT
University of Dayton
65%acceptance · OH
Cedarville University
65%acceptance · OH
Chapman University
65%acceptance · CA
Claflin University
65%acceptance · SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does Florida National University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Florida National University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $23,043 a year against a sticker price of about $33,447. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $22,794 on average.

What do Florida National University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Florida National University are $33,928 a year among students who received federal aid, and 31% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Florida National University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Florida National University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Florida National University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Florida National University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Florida National University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Florida National University specifically.

Is Florida National University test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Florida National University's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.