ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s SAT scores took another fall in 2024.
According to the latest data from the College Board, the statewide average is 948 out of 1600, an 18-point drop from last year, marking the third year in a row where SAT scores have declined.
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As for the main subject areas, the College Board said just 53% of test takers are considered “college ready” in reading and writing, down five percentage points from last year. In math, only 26% of SAT takers are considered “college ready.”
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The college readiness benchmark is considered to be a 75% chance of a student earning a C or higher in the first-semester, credit-bearing college courses.
The dip is similar to the decline seen nationwide, which the board says is blamed largely on learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of the 229,784 students from Florida who took the SAT, 108,097 designated that their score reports be sent to public and private institutions.
According to the College Board, the University of Central Florida topped the list.
| Institution | State | Type | Number of Students | % of Score Senders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | FL | Public | 42,740 | 39.5% |
| University of Florida | FL | Public | 35,495 | 32.8% |
| Florida State University | FL | Public | 33,431 | 30.9% |
| University of South Florida | FL | Public | 29,819 | 27.6% |
| Florida International University | FL | Public | 22,259 | 20.6% |
| Florida Atlantic University | FL | Public | 16,937 | 15.7% |
| University of Miami | FL | Private | 12,320 | 11.4% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | FL | Public | 10,231 | 9.5% |
| University of North Florida | FL | Public | 10,004 | 9.3% |
| Miami Dade College | FL | Public | 6,894 | 6.4% |
For a full summary of SAT scores, see the media viewer below.
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