Florida International University Comparison

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Overview

FIU
Location Miami, FL
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 55,609
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #622
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website fiu.edu
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Costs

FIU
Tuition (In State) $4,721
Tuition (Out of State) $16,529
Room & Board $11,600
Avg Net Price $9,881
Avg Grant Aid $11,087
% Receiving Grant Aid 89%

Admission

FIU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 17,343
Admitted 11,075
Acceptance Rate 63.9%
Enrolled % 39.9%
Avg High School GPA 4.0
Typical High School Grades A/A+
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 21/26
SAT Range 1060/1250
Submit Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
Application Deadline Apr 1, 2025

Academics

FIU
Student to Faculty Ratio 24:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (35%)
  • Social Sciences (8%)
  • Psychology (8%)
  • Health Professions (6%)
  • Engineering (5%)

Outcomes

FIU
Graduation Rate 43%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $49,900
Making Student Loan Payments 53%
Median Student Loan Debt $17,228
Median Loan Payment $178

Diversity

FIU
% Men 43%
% Women 57%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 9%
% Black 12%
% Hispanic 67%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 6%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

FIU
% In-State 94%
% Out-of-State 4%

Campus

FIU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/