Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is not required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 4 4
Social Studies 3 3
History 3 3
Academic Electives 4 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required Not reported
SAT Only Required Not reported
ACT Only Required Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
4700 Research Way
Lakeland
FL
33805
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
March 1, 2026
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 18
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
Rolling
Early Action Notification
November 18
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Letters of Recommendation
Recommended for all freshmen
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
35% of 3,624 applicants were admitted
Women
38% of 966 applicants were admitted
Men
34% of 2,655 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
561 (45%) of 1,260 admitted students enrolled
Women
108 (29%) of 367 admitted students enrolled
Men
453 (51%) of 893 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
5%
3.75 - 3.99
25%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
13%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 655 average , 580-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16%
Score of 600 - 700
51%
Score of 500 - 600
31%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 647 average , 580-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16%
Score of 600 - 700
55%
Score of 500 - 600
27%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
29 average , 21-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
10%
Score of 24 - 29
50%
Score of 18 - 23
38%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 28
Score of 30 - 36
13%
Score of 24 - 29
50%
Score of 18 - 23
35%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 28
Score of 30 - 36
10%
Score of 24 - 29
34%
Score of 18 - 23
45%
Score of 12 - 17
11%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 24%
Top quarter: 27%
Top half: 92%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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