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Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6199

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateHBCUBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Florida Memorial University is a private institution in Miami Gardens with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $36,624 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,675.

Established
1879
Motto
Leadership, Character, Service
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Association of

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74%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,299Students
16:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$36,624Earnings 10yr
$18,675Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Florida Memorial University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,110
Room & Board$9,656
Books & Supplies$2,600
Total Cost of Attendance$31,940
Average Net Price$18,675
Median Debt at Graduation$30,063
Monthly Payment (10yr)$319

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,963
$30–48K$18,120
$48–75K$20,200
$75–110K$21,406
$110K+$27,605

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,475

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (41)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

57%

Negative
  • •57% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,299
Gender Split
54% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
66%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 77%
Hispanic 4%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate30.2%
Freshman Retention56.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$28,943
10 Years$36,624

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Florida Memorial University was founded in 1879 as the "Florida Baptist Institute" in Live Oak, Florida.
  • •They began holding classes in May 1892, with Sarah Ann Blocker as the main instructor.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MIA Miami9 mi
MCO Orlando185 mi
TPA Tampa199 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1250 mi · ~36h 7m drive
New York, NY1084 mi · ~31h 19m drive
Hartford, CT1177 mi · ~34h drive
Providence, RI1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive
Albany, NY1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive
Syracuse, NY1206 mi · ~34h 50m drive
Rochester, NY1200 mi · ~34h 40m drive
Buffalo, NY1175 mi · ~33h 57m drive
Philadelphia, PA1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1004 mi · ~29h drive
Harrisburg, PA1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive
Newark, NJ1082 mi · ~31h 15m drive
Washington, DC917 mi · ~26h 29m drive
Baltimore, MD948 mi · ~27h 23m drive
Atlanta, GA595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Charlotte, NC644 mi · ~18h 36m drive
Raleigh, NC688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
Miami, FL12 mi · ~21 min drive
Orlando, FL193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Tampa, FL195 mi · ~5h 38m drive
Nashville, TN805 mi · ~23h 15m drive
New Orleans, LA660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
Richmond, VA820 mi · ~23h 41m drive
Chicago, IL1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive
Detroit, MI1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive
Minneapolis, MN1502 mi · ~43h 23m drive
St. Louis, MO1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive
Kansas City, MO1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive
Indianapolis, IN1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive
Columbus, OH983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive
Milwaukee, WI1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive
Dallas, TX1101 mi · ~31h 48m drive
Houston, TX959 mi · ~27h 42m drive
Austin, TX1105 mi · ~31h 55m drive
San Antonio, TX1140 mi · ~32h 56m drive
Los Angeles, CA2327 mi · ~67h 13m drive
San Francisco, CA2581 mi · ~74h 34m drive
San Diego, CA2260 mi · ~65h 17m drive
Seattle, WA2721 mi · ~78h 36m drive
Portland, OR2694 mi · ~77h 50m drive
Denver, CO1715 mi · ~49h 33m drive
Phoenix, AZ1970 mi · ~56h 55m drive
Salt Lake City, UT2077 mi · ~60h drive
Honolulu, HI4850 mi · ~140h 7m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Miami (MIA)9 miles
Rental car
14 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
18 min$11-18
Orlando (MCO)185 miles
Rental car
278 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
370 min$222-370

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