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#109 of 14,131 In the World
#67 of 2,597 In North America
#62 of 2,496 In the United States
#2 of 109 In Florida
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Acceptance rate
19%
Average SAT
1400
Average ACT
32
Avg. cost to attend
$45,397 /y
Aid receiving
81%
Undergraduates
13,250
Graduates
6,602
Male:Female Ratio
44:56
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree

University of Miami Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

University of Miami has an acceptance rate of 19% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 19% 22% 16%
Applicants 53,954 21,427 32,497
Admissions 10,195 4,816 5,361
Freshmen enrolled full time 2,467 1,099 1,366
Freshmen enrolled part time 6 1 2

6,905 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

1,024 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
817 or 33%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1320
or below

75% of them
had 1480
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Miami are 1320-1480 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
477 or 19%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 30
or below

75% of them
had 33
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Miami are 30-33 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Recommendations Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 8466 (43%)
Hispanic 4952 (25%)
Nonresident Alien 2151 (11%)
Black or African American 1490 (8%)
Asian 1073 (5%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 900 (5%)
Two or more races 765 (4%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 34 (0.2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 10 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend University of Miami is $45,397 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$45,397/year
Average aid awarded
$40,992
Students receiving aid
81%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $15,978
$30-48K $17,941
$48-75K $21,768
$75-110K $27,982
$110K+ $50,352

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $60,720$45,540
Tuition in-state $60,720$45,540
Tuition out-of-state $60,720$45,540
Fee in-district $1,896$1,330
Fee in-state $1,896$1,330
Fee out-of-state $1,896$1,330

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 4,615
Combined charge for room and board $23,790
Room charge $9,940
Meal charge $8,060

University of Miami majors

University of Miami has granted 2,974 bachelor's degrees across 104 programs, 1,753 master's across 92 programs, and 1,009 doctorate degrees across 54 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Miami.

Major Bachelor Master Doctoral
Law 409
Business Administration and Management, General 91 178 6
Finance, General 224 44
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 233
Medicine 201
Psychology, General 164 4 12
Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology 90 62
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 134
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 74 56
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 54 62 8
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 119
Family Practice Nurse & Nursing 117
Epidemiology 110 3
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 113
Advertising 102
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 86 1 14
Economics, General 90
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 88 1
Business Statistics 41 46
Political Science and Government, General 83
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 76
Public Relations & Image Management 64 7
Financial Mathematics 70
Biochemistry 40 22 7
Learning Sciences 2 64
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 62
Computer Science 55 1 5
International Law and Legal Studies 61
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 32 19 8
Physical Therapy & Therapist 56
International Business & Trade & Commerce 55
Microbiology and Immunology 49 5
Music Performance, General 16 19 19
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 32 17 2
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 48
Nursing Practice 48
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 35 4 8
Legal Studies 46
Industrial Engineering 31 6 6
Biomedical Sciences, General 42
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies 42
Accounting 39
Criminology 29 9
Music, Other 36
International Relations and Affairs 26 8 1
Environmental Studies 34
Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 33
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 18 9 5
Neuroscience 30 2
Chemistry, General 23 1 7
Mechanical Engineering 19 6 6
Sociology, General 24 2 4
General Studies 29
Music Management 29
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 10 18
Business & Managerial Economics 26
Music Theory and Composition 10 10 5
English Language and Literature, General 14 3 7
Mental Health Counseling & Counselor 24
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 23
Jazz & Jazz Studies 9 7 7
Public Health, General 23
Real Estate 23
Elementary Education and Teaching 20
History, General 20
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 7 9 3
Organizational Leadership 1 18
Public Administration 2 17
Broadcast Journalism 18
Health Services Administration 18
Information Technology Project Management 18
International Public Health & International Health 17 1
Computer Software Engineering 17
Game and Interactive Media Design 17
Sustainability Studies 17
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 13 3
Music Teacher Education 14 1 1
Creative Writing 11 4
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 15
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other 9 6
Tax Law & Taxation 15
Anthropology, General 10 4
Medical Science & Scientist 14
Acting 13
Behavioral Sciences 6 7
Computational Science 13
Family and Community Services 12 1
Mathematical Statistics and Probability 13
Physics, General 3 4 6
Voice and Opera 5 6 2
Civil Engineering, General 4 4 4
Higher Education & Higher Education Administration 5 7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 12
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 11
Music Therapy & Therapist 10 1
Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies 11
Athletic Training & Trainer 10
Biostatistics 8 2
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 10
Keyboard Instruments 4 6
Applied Behavior Analysis 9
Art & Art Studies, General 4 5
Construction Engineering 9
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia 9
Graphic Design 9
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 8
Accounting and Finance 7
Architectural Engineering 6 1
Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering 7
Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling 7
Oncology and Cancer Biology 7
Film & Cinema & Media Studies 6
Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other 3 1 2
Geology & Earth Science, General 6
Latin American Studies 2 4
Community Psychology 5
Environmental Science 1 4
Fine & Studio Arts, General 5
Philosophy 5
Computer Engineering, General 4
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 4
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 4
Journalism 3 1
Meteorology 4
Physiology, General 4
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Conducting 1 2
Documentary Production 3
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law 3
Engineering & Industrial Management 3
Mathematics, General 1 2
Music Pedagogy 3
Nursing Science 3
Pharmacology 3
Religion & Religious Studies 3
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 3
Ancient Studies & Civilization 2
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2
Counseling Psychology 2
Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis 2
Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2
Geography and Environmental Studies 2
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General 2
Human & Medical Genetics 2
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 2
Vision Science & Physiological Optics 2
Applied Mathematics, General 1
Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology 1
Cell & Cellular Biology and Histology 1
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1
Computer Graphics 1
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance 1
Educational Evaluation and Research 1
Jewish & Judaic Studies 1
Materials Engineering 1
Medical Anthropology 1
Musicology and Ethnomusicology 1
Ocean Engineering 1
Painting 1
Physics, Other 1
Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing 1
Public Policy Analysis, General 1
Sculpture 1
Theatre & Theatre Arts Management 1
Grand Total 2,974 1,753 1,009

University of Miami has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 84% 79% 88%
  • Full-time retention rate - 94%

Publications & Citations

University of Miami is a world-class research university with 158,004 scientific papers published and 5,560,769 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Computer Science, Psychology, Pathology, Engineering, and Environmental Science.

Publications
158,004
Citations
5,560,769

Publication / Citation count by topic

Medicine
107,239 / 3,910,266
Biology
103,521 / 4,081,210
Chemistry
62,001 / 2,625,993
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
58,946 / 1,975,102
Genetics
58,553 / 2,386,732
Computer Science
54,862 / 2,149,545
Psychology
53,212 / 2,097,052
Pathology
50,204 / 2,034,168
Engineering
48,600 / 1,839,084
Environmental Science
48,583 / 1,811,627
Biochemistry
45,832 / 1,997,450
Physics
44,180 / 1,678,730
Surgery
42,507 / 1,405,791
Psychiatry
35,307 / 1,409,973
Geology
31,518 / 1,223,707
Political Science
28,732 / 904,216
Law
27,321 / 879,884
Sociology
27,020 / 927,314
Immunology
25,399 / 1,026,950
Mathematics
24,141 / 978,949
Geography and Cartography
24,096 / 943,046
Neuroscience
23,905 / 995,925
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
22,776 / 663,249
Philosophy
22,076 / 767,108
Organic Chemistry
21,058 / 978,362
Statistics
20,537 / 861,086
Quantum and Particle physics
20,340 / 753,640
Ecology
18,962 / 898,904
Oncology and Cancer research
18,108 / 633,159
Paleontology
16,793 / 666,384
Materials Science
15,638 / 590,159
Anatomy and Physiology
15,439 / 507,774
Public Health
14,802 / 577,550
Business
14,801 / 571,473
History
14,407 / 458,559
Optical Engineering
14,403 / 546,011
Economics
13,548 / 449,563
Demography
13,379 / 512,133
Cardiology
11,828 / 382,448
Archaeology
11,818 / 421,243

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 1433 22874
1994 1454 23792
1995 1512 26407
1996 1683 29458
1997 1795 32000
1998 1781 35579
1999 1882 39177
2000 1913 46223
2001 2067 50420
2002 2364 57616
2003 2458 65238
2004 2688 72017
2005 2799 80167
2006 3033 92306
2007 3133 102058
2008 3672 115303
2009 3873 126061
2010 4116 142171
2011 4540 160588
2012 5381 179977
2013 5159 197113
2014 5142 213788
2015 5147 227182
2016 5462 235157
2017 5861 246154
2018 5785 258723
2019 6487 283744
2020 7674 341650
2021 7339 383033
2022 7110 371762
2023 7721 375340
2024 6944 367623
2025 6064 335581
Academic rankings

University of Miami alumni

  1. Dwayne Johnson

    Dwayne Johnson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1972-.. (age 54)
    Enrolled in the University of Miami
    In 1995 graduated with Bachelor of General Studies in physiology and criminology
    Occupations
    American football playerfilm producerexecutive producerbusinesspersonactor
    Biography

    Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known by his ring name "the Rock", is an American actor and professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on a part-time basis. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Johnson was integral to the development and success of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) during the Attitude Era. He wrestled for the WWF full-time for eight years before pursuing an acting career. His films have grossed over $11.4 billion worldwide, making him one of the world's highest-grossing actors of all time. He is a co-owner of the United Football League, a member of the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings—the parent company of UFC and WWE—and co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions.

  2. Sylvester Stallone

    Sylvester Stallone
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1946-.. (age 80)
    Occupations
    screenwriterfilm directorfilm producerfilm actor
    Biography

    Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone is an American actor, painter and filmmaker. In a film career spanning more than fifty years, Stallone has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards. Stallone is one of only two actors in history (alongside Harrison Ford) to have starred in a box-office No. 1 film across six consecutive decades. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide.

  3. Ray Liotta

    Ray Liotta
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1954-2022 (aged 68)
    Occupations
    film actoractorfilm producer
    Biography

    Raymond Allen Liotta was an American actor. He first gained attention for his role in the film Something Wild (1986), which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. He was best known for his portrayals of Shoeless Joe Jackson in the film Field of Dreams (1989) and Henry Hill in the film Goodfellas (1990). Liotta appeared in numerous other films, including Unlawful Entry (1992), Cop Land (1997), Hannibal (2001), John Q., Narc (both 2002), Identity (2003), Killing Them Softly, The Place Beyond the Pines (both 2012), and Marriage Story (2019).

  4. Enrique Iglesias

    Enrique Iglesias
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1975-.. (age 51)
    Occupations
    musiciancomposerrecord producermodelmanufacturer
    Biography

    Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican label Fonovisa where he released three Spanish albums: Enrique Iglesias, Vivir and Cosas del Amor, becoming the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the turn of the millennium, he made a successful crossover into the mainstream English-language market.

All 100 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names UM
Founded 1925
Motto Great is the truth
Colors orange, green, white
Academic calendar August to July. Also Summer Session
Total FTE staff 9,617
Carnegie classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Location and contacts

Address University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
United States
City population 49,000
Phone 3052842211

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