University of Miami
PrivateCoral Gables, FL
The University of Miami was established in 1925 during South Florida's real estate boom. It comprises 12 schools and colleges, including the Miller School of Medicine, which houses the majority of the university's research activity alongside programs in marine science, engineering, education, and psychology. Miami holds membership in the Association of American Universities, an invitation-only group of research institutions.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Miami's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Miami weighs your application
From University of Miami's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Miami weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Miami look for in applicants?
Per University of Miami's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, application essay as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Miami's acceptance rate?
University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL admits approximately 19% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Miami?
Admitted students at University of Miami typically score between 1320–1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Miami?
Admitted students at University of Miami typically score between 30–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Miami cost?
University of Miami's total cost of attendance is reported at $86,078 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Miami?
University of Miami's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Miami require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Miami doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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