Miami Admission Requirements
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Miami Admission Overview
Miami admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Florida. Last year Miami admitted 18.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (A-) and SAT 1320-1480 / ACT 30-33. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Miami requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
Miami Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very High
Admission difficulty for University of Miami
Acceptance Rate
The Miami acceptance rate is 18.9%. Last year, only 10,195 of 53,954 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Florida and the 68th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Miami and can you get accepted?
Miami is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
University of Miami typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Miami GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.7Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.7
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Miami typically have around a 3.7 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Matching last year's 3.7 average does not by itself determine admission.
The school ranks #13 in Florida for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Miami Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The University of Miami requires SAT or ACT scores for undergraduate admission beginning with Fall 2026 entry. Applicants may self-report scores; official reports are required only if you enroll. Test-optional exceptions: Frost performance programs, College of Arts and Sciences BFA programs, School of Architecture (portfolio required if you omit scores), students graduating from a high school outside the United States, and transfers with 24 or more college credits.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.miami.edu/undergraduate/application-process/admission-requirements/testing-policy/index.html
Miami SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1320-1480Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
33%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 660
- Composite 1320
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 730
- Math 750
- Composite 1480
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Miami typically score around a 1400 SAT (middle 50% 1320–1480) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 95th percentile nationally. Miami ranks #2 in the state of Florida and #103 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1320 to 1480
Matching last year's 1320–1480 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1400 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Miami ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
30-33Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
19%25th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 27
- Composite 30
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 32
- Composite 33
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Miami typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 30–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Miami places #2 among colleges in Florida and #95 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 30 to 33
Landing in last year's 30–33 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
65% of University of Miami freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Miami and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 1, 2027Days left to Apply
123Applicants have 123 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Miami is $70.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Miami is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 18.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to University of Miami often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=135726.
GPA calculator: University of Miami GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026