Florida Colleges That Do Not Require the SAT or ACT
Florida's Bright Futures scholarship still rewards test scores, but admission policy and scholarship policy are not the same thing. This list isolates Florida colleges whose admission file does not require SAT or ACT sco
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By Admit Coach editorial · GPTKIDS LLC ·
Methodology · Updated August 2026
Florida's Bright Futures scholarship still rewards test scores, but admission policy and scholarship policy are not the same thing. This list isolates Florida colleges whose admission file does not require SAT or ACT scores, so you can separate 'must test for aid' from 'must test to apply.'
Florida colleges that do not require SAT or ACT scores
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| University | Location | Acceptance Rate |
|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | 24% |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | 25% |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | 18% |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | 74% |
| Eckerd College | Saint Petersburg, FL | 79% |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | 66% |
| Flagler College | Saint Augustine, FL | 78% |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL | 21% |
| Albizu University-Miami | Miami, FL | 100% |
| Barry University | Miami, FL | 59% |
| Florida College | Temple Terrace, FL | 66% |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | 59% |
| Johnson University Florida | Kissimmee, FL | 23% |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL | 57% |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 97% |
| Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens, FL | 74% |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | 62% |
| Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | 67% |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | 41% |
| Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, FL | 72% |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | 59% |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | 40% |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | 100% |
| Baptist University of Florida | Graceville, FL | 64% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Florida public universities require the SAT?
Some Florida publics have returned to requiring scores; others remain test-optional. Treat each campus as its own rule and confirm the current cycle.
Should I take the SAT for Bright Futures if my colleges are test-optional?
Usually yes if you want Bright Futures. Scholarship grids can require a score even when admission does not.
Are test-optional Florida colleges easier to get into?
Not automatically. Removing a test requirement often increases applications, which can lower the admit rate. Compare GPA ranges, not just the policy label.
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