Florida International University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Miami, FL
4.1 7 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

54,723

Location Miami, Florida
Website fiu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Florida International University (FIU) occupies two main campuses in Miami-Dade County: the larger Modesto A. Maidique Campus in western Miami and the Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami. Established in 1965, FIU has grown to become one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States, with its main campus featuring modern academic buildings and research facilities spread across 342 acres. The university maintains a competitive admission process and offers comprehensive academic programs, with particular strengths in business, engineering, international relations, and hospitality management. FIU operates as a research institution with multiple research centers and institutes, while housing students in traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations across both campuses. The FIU Panthers compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of Conference USA, with their football program playing home games at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the main campus.

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Ratings

FIU is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Florida International University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1260
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
GPA 4.0

Acceptance Rate

54.7%

Applications Due Apr 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 29.2%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Florida Resident Tuition

$6,565

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,964

Breakdown

Tuition $6,565
Books and Supplies $1,350
Other Fees $1,844
Room and Board $13,080
Budget for Other Expenses $6,240
Total One Year Cost $29,079

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Florida International University are Business, Social Sciences, and Psychology. 35% of students major in Business, 8% in Social Sciences, and 8% in Psychology.