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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 19%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $36,483
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $84,093
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Miami is a private nonprofit college in Coral Gables, FL with 12,913 undergraduates. It admits 19% of applicants, and admitted students average 1415 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $36,483 per year ($14,575 for families earning under $30,000). 84% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,093 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 19%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 48,286
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,940
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing660–730
200800
SAT Math660–750
200800
ACT Composite30–33
136
What University of Miami looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $90,646
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $65,430
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,575
- $30–48k$13,020
- $48–75k$19,695
- $75–110k$25,484
- $110k+$51,155
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 84%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $84,093
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,433
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,913
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 18%
- White49%
- Hispanic24%
- Black7%
- Asian5%
University of Miami FAQ
What is University of Miami's acceptance rate?+
University of Miami admits 19% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Miami?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 660–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 660–750 on SAT Math; the average total is 1415.
What ACT score do you need for University of Miami?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–33.
Is University of Miami test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Miami?+
In Fall 2023, 48,286 students applied to University of Miami and 8,940 were admitted; 2,328 enrolled.
Does University of Miami consider legacy status?+
No. University of Miami reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Miami require an essay?+
University of Miami reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Miami cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $90,646 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $36,483.
What is University of Miami's graduation rate?+
84% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 135726 · How we use this data
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