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University of Miami

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,307
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 28%
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Coral Gables, Florida, University of Miami is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Miami is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, University of Miami emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of Miami boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

28.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$54,760

Cost of attendance at University of Miami in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$54,760

Cost of attendance at University of Miami in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at University of Miami received on average $35,012 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$35,012
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 330 14% $5,051 $1,666,707
Other Federal Grant 331 14% $8,232 $2,724,665
State Grant/Scholarships 704 30% $9,894 $6,965,578
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,482 63% $32,726 $48,500,189
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,662 71% $35,012 $58,190,432

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Miami students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Miami students is 83.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.1%.

83.5%

  • asian 89.8% 106 students
  • African American 85.7% 126 students
  • white 83.6% 767 students
  • unknown 89.0% 81 students
  • hispanic 83.4% 361 students
  • International Students 78.6% 213 students
  • Mixed Race 79.7% 59 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Atlantic Coast Conference
  • Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
  • Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Miami provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Miami offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)