UM Description

A good university does more than just teach, in creates an atmosphere of belonging and creative exploration. Coral Gables, Florida is home to one such university. University of Miami has strong academic programs and a community of student services for the lucky students who attend.

Along with the normal college majors in languages, arts and sciences, U of M has programs like Aerospace Engineering, Broadcast Journalism, Creative Writing, Marine Science, Musical Theatre, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Sports Administration.

Student services offered include student organizations, Greek community, amazing fitness and wellness center, a well-rounded arts and culture program, and career services. The Toppel Career Center provides services like interview preparation, resume writing, job and internship searches, job fairs and other resources.

The University of Miami also boasts a strong athletics program, with the Hurricanes making their presence known year after year in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The football team consistently ranks high nationally, and the baseball team has won four national championships.

Financial aid is mostly need-based, but there are also fellowships, short-term loans and GAFAC Funding for those who qualify. GAFAC Funding is a peer-run committee which decides on where money will be distributed, whether it’s to fund individual students or groups.

So if you’re looking for a traditional college experience in sunny South Miami, take a look at UM.

Quick Facts about University of Miami

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Hurricanes

Nickname

The U

Website

www.miami.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$38,440

Out-of-State Tuition

$38,440

Retention Rate

90%

Enrollment

15,711

Year Established

1925

UM Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

50% of students gave University of Miami 5 stars overall.

5 star
  1 review
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3 star
  1 review
2 star
 
1 star
 

Former Student - Last Attended 2003

Overall Rating:
3

Detailed Ratings

Overall a very fun experience, lots of school spirit, great scenic campus, good location in the city, lots of activities provided through the school, good dining options, fun city to live in, students come from a variety of countries and all walks of life

Overall Rating:
n/a

Detailed Ratings

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UM Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
10,422
Freshman Class
2,172
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
15,711

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
66%
Graduate
34%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
35%
Out-of-State
65%

Gender of Students

Women
49%
Men
51%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
6%
Caucasian
50%
Latino
24%
Other
12%

Students State Origin

Florida
35%
New York
8%
New Jersey
4%
Massachusetts
2%
Illinois
2%
Other
49%

International Students

International
10%
Domestic
90%

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