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University of Miami
University of Miami turned away roughly 81% of its 48,286 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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University of Miami occupies suburban Coral Gables, FL — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $121,589 four years out. Faculty pay averages $192,516 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 12,913 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 93.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1330 and 1470 — above the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Miami's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Miami is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1330–1470 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically University of Miami's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 660 | 690 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Miami received 48,286 applications and admitted 8,940 (18.5%), with 2,328 enrolling.
How University of Miami compares
| University of Miami | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 18.9% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $62,616 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $75,328 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Miami student earns $75,328 — 57% above the Florida median of $48,082 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of Miami lists tuition at $62,616 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Miami's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $62,616 as the ceiling, not the bill.
University of Miami enrolls 12,913 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Miami's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
83.7% of University of Miami students finish a bachelor's within six years — 28.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $62,616 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Miami
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $121,589 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $116,367 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $110,240 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $102,484 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $102,344 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $99,836 |
| Industrial Engineering | $99,068 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $98,997 |
| Economics | $92,998 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,555 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $87,274 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $86,156 |
| Marketing | $85,935 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $84,474 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $82,999 |
| Architecture | $75,633 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $73,489 |
| Journalism | $71,466 |
| Criminology | $70,461 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,065 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $66,064 |
| Sociology | $63,764 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,216 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $62,053 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,289 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,625 |
| Psychology, General | $54,290 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $52,032 |
| Biology, General | $51,226 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $47,683 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $42,932 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $34,667 |
| Music | $29,090 |
Median earnings for these 33 University of Miami programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $75,328 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 50 additional University of Miami programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Miami?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1330–1470 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 18.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Miami's acceptance rate?
18.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,940 admitted from 48,286 applicants.
How much does University of Miami cost?
At University of Miami, published tuition is $62,616 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Miami's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Miami graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $75,328 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- University of Florida — 24.2% admitted
- Florida State University — 24.2% admitted
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — 20.6% admitted
- University of North Florida — 53.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.