UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, CORAL GABLES, FL
A recent visit to the University Miami, revealed a warm (literally and figuratively) campus. Situated just outside of Miami in the suburb of Coral Gables, the U is ideal for students who seek strong academics in a social, sun-filled setting. The campus is dotted with outside study spaces offering some shade from the Florida heat, a student run campus sports bar aka the Rathskellar and their own version of a campus green. Perhaps best known for marine sciences and music, the University of Miami is home to 100s of majors within its 9 different colleges.
• Private
• Undergraduate enrollment ~ 13,000
• General Admit rate – 18%
Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA and CSS Profile
• Retention rate – 94%
• Test Required as of 2026 application cycle
• Average Class size – 25-30
• Student to faculty ratio – 11:1
CURRICULUM
• R1 research institution – 80% of students are involved in research
• COGNATES is their core program consisting of 3 classes in 3 areas – STEM, People & Society, and Arts & Humanities – lots of variety in offerings • so the non-STEM student can still find a STEM class they can enjoy
• Easy to double major and minor
• Strongest/Popular majors include music, marine sciences, business, sports management, and nursing
• Communications is also strong with more internships available than students
• Offers study abroad through 18 partnerships or students can work with the study abroad office to find a location not currently offered
STUDENT BODY
• Favorite traditions include students sitting lakeside to watch fireworks, an exploding boat, and homecoming
• Seeking students who want to be involved on an off campus
• Thursdays offer outdoor concerts near the campus pool
• Weekend life is busy from on-campus events to trips to Miami, the beach and more. Sports fans are bussed to home football and basketball games that are held off campus as well as MIami professional team events
• 18 D1 sports with free student tickets and discounted guest ticket prices
• Students are “sorted” into different residential houses with live-in faculty members
• Newly constructed first-year dorms, Centennial village
• Only required to live on-campus your first year
• Plenty of on-campus housing including apartment style living
• All students are offered 14 hours of free peer tutoring each week
• Greek Life, including professional fraternities, is available but not described as a must
• About 60% of students are from out of state
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Holistic review of applications
• Fit to major is considered since you apply directly to your major
• Demonstrated Interest is important
FINANCIALS
• Meet 100% of demonstrated need
• Note: Aid may not follow you if you choose to study abroad at a non-partner institution
photo courtesy University of Miami
