How Florida International University weighs each factor in first-time, first-year admission decisions. Source: Section C7 of the official Common Data Set, verified by MyAdmitFit.
The following factors are rated Very Important — the highest possible rating in the CDS: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Standardized test scores. Focus your application strategy here first.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Class rank | Not Considered |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Very Important |
| Application essay | Not Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Not Considered |
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not Considered |
| Talent/ability | Not Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Not Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Volunteer work | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not Considered |
Data sourced from Florida International University’s official Common Data Set. Ratings reflect the most current available CDS filing (2024–2025 academic year). CDS is published annually by each institution. MyAdmitFit verifies all entries directly from the institution’s published document. — Visit Florida International University Admissions Office →
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