University of Miami

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Coral Gables, FL
4.0 14 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

19,852

Location Coral Gables, Florida
Website miami.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#52

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

The University of Miami is a private research institution located in Coral Gables, Florida, situated approximately seven miles south of downtown Miami. Established in 1925, the university's 239-acre main campus features Mediterranean-revival architecture with palm-lined walkways and coral rock buildings. The university comprises 11 schools and colleges, with particular academic strengths in marine science, medicine, business, and music through its renowned Frost School of Music. As a residential campus, UM houses freshmen and many upperclassmen in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes across its main campus. The Miami Hurricanes compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, with the football program having won five national championships.

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Ratings

Miami is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Miami within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1320/1480
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 30/33
GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

18.9%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 24.3%
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$62,616

Costs for University of Miami
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$62,616
Books and Supplies		$1,266
Other Fees		$1,896
Room and Board		$23,790
Budget for Other Expenses		$6,220
Total One Year Cost		$95,788

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$70,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

78% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Miami are Business, Social Sciences, and Biology. 17% of students major in Business, 13% in Social Sciences, and 12% in Biology.