University of Miami is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Coral Gables, Florida with 12,913 undergraduates. It admits 19% of applicants, costs an average of $36,483 a year after grants and graduates 84% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Miami acceptance rate and admissions
University of Miami admitted 19% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 5. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1320 to 1480
4001600
ACT composite
30 to 33
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 660 to 730, math 660 to 750). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Miami application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early decision
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Early decision II
Jan 5, 2027
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Jan 5, 2027
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 5, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Miami’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Miami tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$65,430
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$25,030
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$90,646
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$36,483
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $36,483 a year after grants and scholarships, $54,163 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
University of Miami graduation rate, earnings and debt
84%finished within 6 years94%came back for year two18%get a Pell Grant
84% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $84,093 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $18,433 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Miami$84,093
Florida median, private nonprofit 4-year$54,830
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
University of Miami$18,433
Florida median$22,000
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 22% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Miami majors and what graduates earn
University of Miami awarded bachelor's degrees in 80 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($121,589).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Miami
116 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Miami?
University of Miami admitted 19% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Miami cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $65,430. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $36,483 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Miami?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 660 to 730 in reading and writing and 660 to 750 in math, and 30 to 33 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Miami test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Miami reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Miami?
84% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Miami graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $84,093 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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