Campus Vibe
Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes
University of Miami is a private institution in Coral Gables with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1416, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A large campus of 12.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,328 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,803.
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News & Alerts
University of Miami Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
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
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1416
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
73.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
90
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (245)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
- •92% 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
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Band of
History & Fun Facts
- •Like most private universities of the time, the University of Miami was founded as a coeducational institution but not yet open to Black students.
- •The university was formally chartered April 8, 1925 by the Circuit Court for Dade County.
- •But by 1926, as the first class of 372 students enrolled at the new university, the land boom had collapsed and hopes for a speedy recovery were dashed by the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926.
- •In 1929, University of Miami founding member William E.
- •A reconstituted ten-member board chaired by the university's first president Bowman Foster Ashe included Merrick, David Fairchild, James Cash Penney, and others.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average