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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
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Admit Rate
19%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Highly Selective
Average GPA (Unweighted)
3.8
An average; the school publishes no range
Cost of Attendance
$86,078
per year, before aid
Test Policy
SAT/ACT required‡ (source: University of Miami admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)

Performance and portfolio programmes in music, the BFA programmes, architecture, applicants finishing secondary school outside the US and transfers with 24+ credits may apply with or without scores.

Data sourced from CDS, Institutional Website, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Preparation

Helpful high school preparation
4 years of English4 years of math3-4 years of lab scienceSAT or ACT scores are required as of Fall 2026 admission

This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.

Admissions

How admission works here

Where you apply
The Common App. Common App requirements grid
Test scores
SAT or ACT scores are required. Performance and portfolio programmes in music, the BFA programmes, architecture, applicants finishing secondary school outside the US and transfers with 24+ credits may apply with or without scores. University of Miami admissions
Essays
The Common App personal essay is required. Common App requirements grid
Recommendations
a counselor recommendation. Common App requirements grid
Application fee
$75. The Common App fee waiver is accepted. Common App requirements grid
Deadlines
Early Decision (binding) November 1, Early Action November 1, Early Decision II (binding) January 5, Regular Decision January 5. Common App requirements grid
Overall
19%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Average Unweighted GPA
3.8

Average unweighted GPA 3.8 (discrete 25th/75th percentile range not published)

Mid-50% SAT
1350-1450
SAT/ACT required
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Finance
  2. 2Nursing
  3. 3Psychology
  4. 4Marketing
  5. 5Health Sciences
  6. 6Political Science
  7. 7Business Administration
  8. 8Advertising
  9. 9Economics
  10. 10Architectural Sciences and Technology

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Miami may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: Common App requirements grid · 2026-27)
Early Decision
November 1 · Binding
Early Action
November 1 · Non-binding
Early Decision II
January 5 · Binding
Regular Decision
January 5 · Non-binding

Applying through the Common App

Application fee
$75
Common App fee waiver
Accepted
Common App personal essay
Required
Recommendations
counselor recommendation

Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

View official application requirements

Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (11)
BaseballBasketballDivingFootballGolfRowingSoccerSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
How music and sports fit into an application

Academics

Flagship Programs

Miami Herbert Business SchoolRosenstiel School (Marine and Atmospheric Science pipeline)School of Communication

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines
BusinessMarine and Atmospheric ScienceCommunicationBiology/Pre-HealthPsychologyNursingArchitectureInternational Studies
Interdisciplinary Pathways
Global Health StudiesEcosystem Science and PolicyMedia ManagementData Science and Analytics

Cost

Cost of attendance, per year
$86,078* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
Tuition $62,616* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$15,978
$30,001 – $48,000
$17,941
$48,001 – $75,000
$21,768
$75,001 – $110,000
$27,982
Over $110,000
$50,352

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.private.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

Miami has historically been generous with merit scholarships (including flagship awards like the Stamps and Singer Scholarships) alongside need-based aid, though competition for the largest awards is intense; admitted students should check their financial aid portal closely, as packages vary widely.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Coral Gables, Florida· Suburban
Undergraduates
13,250
Setting
Suburban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Common App requirements grid · 2026-27

‡University of Miami admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

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