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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida 33146

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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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.

Established
1925
Motto
Magna est veritas
Mascot
Sebastian the Ibis
Type
Private research university
Division
Division I

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19%Acceptance
1416SAT Avg
12,570Students
11:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$75,328Earnings 10yr
$36,803Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate18.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1416

Reading & WritingMid: 685
660720
MathMid: 695
670750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3033

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,926
Room & Board$21,580
Books & Supplies$1,328
Total Cost of Attendance$77,708
Average Net Price$36,803
Median Debt at Graduation$17,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,790
$30–48K$19,645
$48–75K$20,250
$75–110K$26,355
$110K+$48,907

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.0%

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)

21

Burglary

4

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

7

Motor Vehicle Theft

10

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

25

Drug Arrests

19

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%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
12,570
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 8%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate84.2%
Freshman Retention92.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$61,508
10 Years$75,328

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#67
vs 2024
Forbes
#100
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#252
vs 2024

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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

103Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Miamipop. 440K
6 mi(10 min)
Tampapop. 390K
204 mi(354 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
206 mi(357 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MIA Miami5 mi
MCO Orlando198 mi
TPA Tampa209 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive
New York, NY1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive
Hartford, CT1190 mi · ~34h 23m drive
Providence, RI1222 mi · ~35h 18m drive
Albany, NY1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive
Syracuse, NY1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive
Rochester, NY1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive
Buffalo, NY1189 mi · ~34h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA1027 mi · ~29h 40m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1017 mi · ~29h 23m drive
Harrisburg, PA1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive
Newark, NJ1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive
Washington, DC930 mi · ~26h 52m drive
Baltimore, MD961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Atlanta, GA607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Charlotte, NC658 mi · ~19h 1m drive
Raleigh, NC702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Miami, FL6 mi · ~10 min drive
Orlando, FL206 mi · ~5h 57m drive
Tampa, FL204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Nashville, TN817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
New Orleans, LA666 mi · ~19h 14m drive
Richmond, VA833 mi · ~24h 4m drive
Chicago, IL1192 mi · ~34h 26m drive
Detroit, MI1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive
Minneapolis, MN1514 mi · ~43h 44m drive
St. Louis, MO1062 mi · ~30h 41m drive
Kansas City, MO1242 mi · ~35h 53m drive
Indianapolis, IN1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Columbus, OH996 mi · ~28h 46m drive
Cleveland, OH1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive
Milwaukee, WI1272 mi · ~36h 45m drive
Dallas, TX1107 mi · ~31h 59m drive
Houston, TX963 mi · ~27h 49m drive
Austin, TX1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
San Antonio, TX1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Los Angeles, CA2332 mi · ~67h 22m drive
San Francisco, CA2588 mi · ~74h 46m drive
San Diego, CA2264 mi · ~65h 24m drive
Seattle, WA2730 mi · ~78h 52m drive
Portland, OR2703 mi · ~78h 5m drive
Denver, CO1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive
Phoenix, AZ1975 mi · ~57h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT2085 mi · ~60h 14m drive
Honolulu, HI4853 mi · ~140h 12m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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