University of Miami acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of Miami · Private nonprofit · Coral Gables, FL · 12,883 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
University of Miami admitted 18.5% of applicants for fall 2023, down from 40.4% in 2013. Tuition and fees are $65,430 for every student in 2025-26.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 40.4% | 28,907 | 11,691 |
| 2014 | 38.2% | 31,613 | 12,069 |
| 2015 | 37.8% | 33,420 | 12,629 |
| 2016 | 37.7% | 32,528 | 12,267 |
| 2017 | 35.7% | 30,638 | 10,939 |
| 2018 | 32.1% | 34,281 | 11,021 |
| 2019 | 27.1% | 38,920 | 10,558 |
| 2020 | 33.1% | 40,131 | 13,280 |
| 2021 | 28.5% | 42,244 | 12,036 |
| 2022 | 18.9% | 49,169 | 9,312 |
| 2023 | 18.5% | 48,286 | 8,940 |
Applications went from 28,907 in fall 2013 to 48,286 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $14,575 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,020 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,695 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,484 |
| Over $110,000 | $51,155 |
| Tuition and fees, all students (2025-26) | $65,430 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $90,646 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $36,483 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 32% submitted the SAT, 21% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar private colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tampa FL | 40.9% | $35,744 same for all |
| Florida Tech FL | 62.5% | $46,669 same for all |
| Nova Southeastern FL | 72.7% | $40,360 same for all |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
The University of Miami admitted 18.5% of applicants for fall 2023, less than its 40.4% rate in fall 2013.1 The decline of 21.9 percentage points came mostly late in the decade: the rate was still 28.5% in fall 2021 before dropping to 18.9% in fall 2022.1 It went down in 9 of the 10 year-to-year changes from 2013 to 2023.1 Applications increased 67% to 48,286, and the university admitted 8,940 students, of whom 2,328 enrolled.1
Miami is test-optional; enrolled students who sent SAT scores had a middle 50% of 670 to 750 in math.1
Tuition and fees are $65,430 for 2025-26, far above the $31,360 median at Florida's 41 private nonprofit bachelor's colleges.2 In 2024-25, aided families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $14,575 and families earning $75,001 to $110,000 paid $25,484.2 Above $110,000 in family income the average net price was $51,155.2
Among students who began in 2019, 84% graduated within 6 years, and the median former student earned $84,093 a year 10 years after entering.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 48,286 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 8,940 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 2,328 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 12,883 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 660 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 720 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 670 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 750 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 30 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 33 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 32% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 21% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, all students | $65,430 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $90,646 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $36,483 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $14,575 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,020 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,695 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,484 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $51,155 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 84% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 94% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 18% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $84,093 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $18,433 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median tuition and fees, private nonprofit colleges, Florida (N = 41) | $31,360 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, private nonprofit bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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