University of Miami: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Miami is a private institution located in Coral Gables, Florida and one of the highly selective schools in the country. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Miami admits between 1 in 10 and 1 in 4 applicants, with an overall admission rate of 19%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1400 and an ACT composite around 32. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,244 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Miami?

62% of enrolled students at University of Miami had a high school GPA of 3.75 or above, and the average was 3.8, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does University of Miami weight in admissions?

University of Miami reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores University of Miami typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 660–750, with an EBRW midpoint near 685. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 30–33. A score at or above this school's 75th percentile materially improves your child's odds, particularly when paired with a rigorous course load.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does University of Miami actually cost?

Published tuition is $62,616 for in-state students and $62,616 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $23,790 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $37,244 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 15% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Miami

Will my child graduate from University of Miami?

These predict outcomes at University of Miami better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Miami

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Miami, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Finance and Financial Management Services, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing and Psychology, General. Across all programs, University of Miami confers roughly 1,362 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Finance and Financial Management Services program report a median income of about $111,946 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Miami safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Miami disclosed 39 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 3.0 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 12 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Miami?

About 36% of undergraduates at University of Miami live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. In Greek life, 21% of men join a fraternity and 22% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Florida parents ask about

• Florida State University
  24% acceptance
• University of Central Florida
  40% acceptance
• University of South Florida-Main Campus
  43% acceptance
• Florida International University
  55% acceptance
• University of North Florida
  53% acceptance
• Florida Atlantic University
  66% acceptance
• Florida Gulf Coast University
  63% acceptance
• Stetson University
  72% acceptance

Common questions parents ask about University of Miami