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About University of Miami

high research activityselective admissionshealth sciences focusprivate doctoral university

University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, FL, known for its high research activity, selective admissions, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 19%, The U is highly selective, typically enrolling around 2,371 students each year. The U is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1350–1450, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. The U offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $39,151 per year; the sticker price of $75,330 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Miami acceptance rate and admitted student profile

highly selective

19%
Overall Accept Rate
1.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1400
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 2.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1350 – 1450 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Miami

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Essay Strategy
Miami's essays carry the highest possible weight in their review process, so treat every supplemental prompt as a chance to show exactly why UM fits your goals, whether that is access to the Frost School of Music, the Miller School of Medicine pipeline programs, or the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Generic answers about warm weather will not move the needle here.
Test Score Strategy
Since UM is test optional and your scores fall below their 75th percentile, hold them back and let your GPA, course rigor, and essays carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Miami actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$75k/yr$16.0k
30k-48k~$75k/yr$17.9k
48k-75k~$75k/yr$21.8k
75k-110k~$75k/yr$28.0k
110k+~$75k/yr$50.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

84%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$62k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
12,365
Undergrad Enrollment
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