University of Miami
At a Glance

Established in 1925, University of Miami is a private not-for-profit research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world.
The University comprises three campuses (Coral Gables, Medical, and Marine) and 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs.
Institutional membership accreditation is maintained with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Three campuses and other facilities encompass over 200 University-owned buildings totaling over 12 million gross square feet on over 400 acres of land.
The University of Miami’s mission is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.
University of Miami (The U) is a Private institution located in the South region of Florida. The U has Regional Accreditation.
The main campus in Coral Gables, FL has a Suburban feeling. 37% of students take advantage of the On-Campus Housing.
University of Miami offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Bachelor's (4 yr.)
- Graduate Degree
- Certificate
Student Body (as of Fall 2023)
Members of the University of Miami community come together from all over the world to make up one united ’Cane Family.
Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
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Full Time | 18388 |
Part Time | 1205 |
Full-time students outnumber part-time students (15.26:1) at University of Miami.
Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
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American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.10 |
Asian | 9.00 |
Black/African American | 9.10 |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.30 |
Hispanic/Latino | 27.50 |
White/Caucasian | 45.00 |
Other/Unknown | 9.00 |
The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (45%) followed by Hispanic/Latino (27.5%.)
Gender | Percentage of Students |
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Female | 54.80 |
Male | 45.20 |
At 54.8%, female students outnumber male students by a notable margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
Diversity is much more than a buzzword at the University of Miami. Our multicultural student body embraces differences of all kinds. In addition to racial/ethnic diversity, our students represent the full rainbow of sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious affiliations.
A rich network of identity-based student organizations is open to all students, regardless of background, and gender-inclusive housing is available.
All are welcome here, and we don't take inclusion for granted. The LGBTQ Student Center and Multicultural Student Affairs are just two of the departments working to continuously cultivate a culture of belonging for all.
Total Students: | 19,593 |
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Undergraduate Students: | 12,883 |
Graduate Students: | 6,710 |
Average Student Age: | 23 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of Fall 2024)
The University of Miami is committed to providing access to a top-tier education to our most talented applicants, regardless of financial circumstances.
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The University meets 100 percent of the demonstrated financial need for Early Decision applicants and all admitted first-year Florida residents who are eligible for federal aid.
81 percent of full-time, first-time degree-seeking students in Fall 2021 received financial aid.
Learn more about how your estimated family contribution is calculated, eligibility, and requirements at finaid.miami.edu.
All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships, regardless of citizenship.
To be considered for our premier scholarships, which range up to the full cost of attendance, you must apply by the November 1 deadline. Other merit scholarships range up to $30,000 annually.
Learn more about scholarship eligibility at miami.edu/scholarships.
Category | Cost |
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Full-Time Tuition | 60720.00 |
Books and Supplies | 1266.00 |
Housing Costs | 15190.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $77,176.00 consists of $60,720.00 for Tuition, $1,266.00 for Books and Supplies, and $15,190.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of Fall 2023)
Accepted
Application Fee
Tuition Deposit
for Merit Scholarship
ACT Score: | 31.2 |
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SAT Score: | 1,400 |
High School: | 3.8 |
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For Merit Scholarship: | 3 |
Academic Period | Admissions Deadline | Financial Aid Deadline |
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2025 Fall | 01/01/2025 | 04/15/2025 |
For students who are applying for admission for the Fall 2021 term, it is optional to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
If you choose to submit your scores, be sure to complete all testing by the following dates:
- November 1 if applying Early Decision I or Early Action
- January 1 if applying Early Decision II or Regular Decision
For financial aid, applications need to be submitted by the following dates:
- December 1 for Early Decision I/Early Action
- January 1 for Early Decision II/Regular Decision
Distance Learning (as of Fall 2023)
UOnline offers the same prestigious, UM degree that you would earn on campus. UOnline is taught entirely online, allowing you to advance your education without compromising your busy schedule.
For more information, visit: https://uonline.miami.edu/
For more information, visit: https://uonline.miami.edu/
For more information, visit: https://uonline.miami.edu/ However, we do not offer online Bachelor degree program. All our online programs are in graduate level at this time.
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The University of Miami offers students a unique array of learning options in our nine undergraduate schools (Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Miami Business School, Communication, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Marine Science, Frost School of Music, Nursing and Health Studies) and two graduate professional schools (Miller School of Medicine, School of Law).
Campus Life (as of Fall 2023)
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Step foot on campus and you’ll feel it—a vibe that celebrates life & learning, and daily activities that are anything but routine. The University of Miami offers unparalleled academic support, enrichment activities, sports, cultural offerings, wellness programs, and endless opportunities to explore, engage, and better the community and the world.
There is a strong emphasis on mentorship during a student’s first year. For students who live on campus, Resident Assistants and First-Year Fellows support students living in each of the First-Year Residential Colleges. For students living off campus, first-year commuter students are connected to Commuter Assistants, and transfer students are connected to Transfer Assistants.
The live-on experience combines the personal attention, support, and family-like atmosphere of a small college with the extensive resources of a major research university. In addition to our residential colleges, we have two apartment areas for upper-class students.
Sports
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The University of Miami’s rich athletics tradition dates back to the school’s first classes in the fall of 1926. Miami has since built one of the nation’s great athletics programs, one that has won 21 team national championships and 82 individual national championships. UM currently fields teams in 18 sports as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, which Miami joined in 2004 after 13 years in the BIG EAST Conference.

- NCAA Division I
- Atlantic Coast Conference
Returning Students (as of Fall 2023)
After settling back in, make sure you check your course schedule and make any changes needed as soon as possible to ensure you are progressing toward your degree!