University of Miami Applicant Guide

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FAST FACTS

6,000+ Graduate and professional students

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS COME FROM 12,000+ Undergraduate students

102 Countries

8% International 49 States, D.C. & 3 territories

FALL 2025 APPLICATION DATA AT A GLANCE*

58,139

Total number of completed applications

Admission rate

3.89

11:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

9 Undergraduate Schools & Colleges 94%

100+

Majors & Programs

300+

Student-run clubs & organizations 50%

Undergraduate courses with 17 or fewer students

21

NCAA Division I Championships

100+

Networking/recruiting events held each year by the Toppel Career Center

First-year to sophomore retention rate

$492M in annual research and sponsored program expenditures (FY24)

200K+

Service hours completed by students each year

Connect with us @UMadmission

Average unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale for admitted students 18%

Middle 50% of test superscores for admitted students†

SAT 1360–1480

ACT 30–34

*As of July 2025. †For those who said “yes” to testing on their Common Application.

TUITION & AID

$98,118

2025–2026 estimated cost of attendance for undergraduates living on campus.‡ miami.edu/coa

$36,803

Average cost after grants and scholarships. Net price can vary from $0 to $98,118.§

Merit Scholarships

All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships when they apply, regardless of financial need. Awards range from $5,000 to full cost of attendance. miami.edu/scholarships

87% of first-year students in Fall 2024 received financial aid

‡U.S. citizens and eligible nonresidents only. § collegescorecard.ed.gov

The University of Miami

is your opportunity to discover yourself, our city, and your place in the world. Here, you will explore new possibilities, experience your studies beyond the classroom, and go further than you ever thought possible. From day one, put knowledge into practice in labs, in the city, and in our global community. Let’s create change together. Come make your mark.

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Explore

Maximize your education. Explore your interests. Discover connections across disciplines. Within our nine undergraduate schools and colleges, faculty serve as partners throughout your academic journey.

Research

Conduct research as early as your first year in topics as varied as smart city design, stem cell development, and tectonic mapping of planets in our solar system. Working alongside faculty researchers, create knowledge around some of the world’s most pressing issues. miami.edu/ugr

98% of full-time regular faculty hold a doctorate or highest degree in their field

Cognates Program of General Education

*After meeting with his academic advisor to discuss his degree progress, Sebastian discovered he had the flexibility to add two more elective courses to turn his Arts & Humanities cognate into a philosophy minor. STEM Cognate Aerospace Engineering Major

Arts & Humanities Cognate Philosophy*

People & Society Cognate Sports Communication

A cognate is a set of at least three related courses in each of the three areas of knowledge:

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Arts & Humanities

People & Society

Our general education program lets you incorporate your interests into your curriculum and study what you love.

Your cognates can be closely related or worlds apart. Above is just one example of how the cognates can work together.

Explore your options at cognates.miami.edu

Watch this video to learn more

Experience

Dig in on day one in classes, activities across campus, and in the city. Create connections and grow as a leader. Put classroom knowledge into practice. Gain real-world experience to prepare for long-term and meaningful success.

FAST FACTS

5

Residential colleges plus Lakeside Village and University Village for on-campus housing

300+

Student-run clubs & organizations

80+ programs in 29 countries (including 16 UPrograms)

90+ centers & labs

80% of students gained work experience (internships, campus employment, clinical work, etc.)

Live on Campus

Students can count on the academic and social support of live-in faculty, professional staff, and resident assistants, plus plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow Canes.

miami.edu/housing

Get Involved

Develop your strengths, grow as a leader, and make lasting friendships in a wide range of student clubs and organizations.

miami.edu/clubs

Study Abroad

Take the U with you to locations such as Paris, the Galápagos, and Cape Town, with semesterlong UPrograms, which are designed and led by University faculty.

miami.edu/studyabroad

Theory + Practice

UM courses provide theory and knowledge while the Toppel Career Center helps students acquire internships and professional experience to enter the workforce with confidence.

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Get to know some of our clubs and organizations

SalsaCraze is one of the largest student- run organizations on campus, and for good reason! The group is open, energetic, and treats you like familia. No partner or experience required.

Students sit on an outdoor terrace at Lakeside Village, a 12-acre residential community comprised of 25 interconnected buildings, a grand courtyard, study spots, and recreational spaces.

Go further

200,000+

Canes living in 174 countries

Top Employers*

Amazon

American Express

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Baptist Health

BlackRock

Citi

Deloitte

Disney

Ernst & Young

FitzRoy Investment Advisors

Goldman Sachs

Google

Inter Miami CF

JPMorgan Chase

Morgan Stanley

NBCUniversal

Procter & Gamble

PwC

Royal Caribbean International World Fuel Services

1,000 multinational companies have offices in Miami

The Launch Pad equips student entrepreneurs to launch a successful business venture. thelaunchpad.org

Kick off your future in a city beaming with opportunity. With multinational corporations, nonprofit organizations, government entities and cultural centers right in our backyard, you’ll graduate with more than a diploma. You’ll join a vibrant alumni network full of entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators who bring an unmatched passion to their chosen fields. Whatever your path, you’ll be prepared with career-ready skills to achieve more than you ever imagined.

$59,802

average salary for Class of 2024 six months after graduation*

99% of Class of 2024 secured plans six months after graduation*

“ My training in musical theater helped me in terms of technique and storytelling. Whether it’s a twohour musical or three-minute pop song, I’m thinking about where the listener is going on this journey.”

—JOSHUA HENRY

Theatre arts, Class of 2006

Broadway performer who starred in the national tour of Hamilton

Joshua has been a professional performer for nearly two decades. He won a GRAMMY Award for his work on Into the Woods on Broadway and was twice nominated for a Tony Award for his role in The Scottsboro Boys and Violet His portrayal of Aaron Burr in the U.S. tour of Hamilton has been described as a “powerhouse performance…gives this dazzling, envelope-pushing show a beautiful gravity.” He has since played in Waitress on Broadway and Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration live on ABC

*Based on UM post-graduation career outcomes data. miami.edu/outcomes

“ One of the most valuable things I gained from my education is how to think. It armed me with the ability to tackle completely foreign problems and devise innovative solutions.”

—DAHLIA ATTIA-KING Biology, Class of 2012 Founder and CEO of Panacea

Dahlia saw an opportunity to make an impact in the medical field during her first part-time job in the industry. Using on-campus resources like The Launch Pad, she connected with experienced and knowledgeable mentors—mentors who were critical to the formation of her gene sequencing company, Panacea. Dahlia’s Panacea uses an AI platform to sift data and better understand and predict gene behavior. Patients leave with results that help physicians make more strategic decisions in their health care plans.

ALUMNI
FAST FACT

7 miles/ 11 km from the Coral Gables campus to Miami International Airport

US1/SDixieHwy

CORAL GABLES CAMPUS

Miami in a Day

Start your day in Coral Gables, home to the University’s main campus.

Visit historic Coconut Grove for breakfast with views of the marina.

Next up, head to Brickell to scope out your future internship at the “Wall Street of the South.”

Take your next pic for the ’gram with Miami Beach’s art deco architecture as your backdrop. Then, go to Downtown Miami,

where you’ll check out the Frost Museum of Science. Your trip wouldn’t be complete without seeing the Wynwood Walls, famous for their everchanging street art.

Stop by Little Haiti’s Cultural Complex to immerse yourself in the vibrant Haitian culture.

It’s time for a pick-me-up: grab a cafecito in Little Havana while you play a round at Domino Park.

Enjoy dinner back in Coral Gables and end the day with a flick at the Coral Gables Art Cinema.

Downtown Miami
Little Havana
Key Biscayne
Coral Gables Miami International Airport
Coconut Grove
MARINE CAMPUS
Miami Beach
MEDICAL CAMPUS
Virginia Key
Brickell

Apply

ADMISSION CHECKLIST*

o Common Application, including supplemental essay

o Official high school transcript(s)

o School Report from your high school counselor

o One letter of recommendation from a school official

How to Apply

o ACT and/or SAT scores: Self-report your test scores on the Common App If you are applying to the School of Architecture or a BFA Studio Art degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, you may submit a portfolio in lieu of test scores. Applicants for performance-based majors in the Frost School of Music and the BFA Theatre Arts program are not required to submit test scores; however, an audition is required.

*There may be additional requirements for special programs.

Admission Plans & Deadlines

†Early Decision I and II are binding options, which means applicants commit to attending the University of Miami if admitted.

Questions? Visit miami.edu/faq for more information.

Afford

The University of Miami has numerous financial aid opportunities to make an esteemed education affordable.

Merit Scholarships

All applicants are considered for scholarships when they apply for admission, regardless of financial need. Merit scholarships are based on a student’s academic accomplishments and our holistic review process. Students who apply by the November 1 deadline are considered for Premier Scholarships, which range from full tuition to full cost of attendance. miami.edu/scholarships

Need-Based Financial Aid

If you want to be considered for need-based aid, you must submit the items in the Financial Aid Checklist. Need-based aid is the difference between the total cost of attendance for one year and your expected family contribution. Using a combination of scholarships and grants, our strategy is intentionally structured to minimize student debt. miami.edu/withinreach

o CSS Profile

o Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

o Signed tax returns and W2s

o Noncustodial Parent Profile, if applicable

o Signed Partnership or Corporate Tax Returns and K-1s, if applicable

Majors & Programs

School of Architecture

arc.miami.edu

Architecture

College of Arts and Sciences

as.miami.edu

Africana Studies

American Studies

Anthropology

Medical Anthropology

Art

Ceramics

Graphic Design

Painting

Photography Printmaking

Sculpture

Art History

Biochemistry

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biochemistry and Nutrition

Biology

Biology Pre-Health

Chemistry

Classics

Classical Studies

Greek

Latin

Latin and Greek

Computer Science

Comprehensive

Computational Science

Cryptography and Security

Data Science

Flexible

Graphics and Games

Criminology

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Economics

Ecosystem Science and Policy

English

Creative Writing

Literature

Exploratory (Undeclared)

French

Gender and Sexuality Studies

Geography and

Sustainable Development

Global Health Studies

Humanities

Pre-Medical

Social Sciences

History

Innovation and Society (co-major)

International Studies

Judaic Studies

Latin American Studies

Materials Science

Mathematics

Applied Analysis

Computational Mathematics

Core Mathematics

Individualized

Mathematical

Economics

Probability and Statistics

Microbiology and Immunology

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Pre-Law

Pre-Medical

Physics Applied

Pure

Political Science

Psychology

Public Administration

Religion and Health Care

Religious Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Studio Art

Theatre Arts (audition/portfolio required for BFA applicants)

Comprehensive Musical Theatre

Design/Technical Production

Stage Management

Miami Herbert Business School

herbert.miami.edu

Accounting

Accounting and Finance

Business Analytics

Business Technology

Economics

Political Economy

Quantitative Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance

General Business

Global Business (co-major)

Health Management and Policy

Human Resource Management

Legal Studies

Management

Marketing

Organizational Leadership

Real Estate

Supply Chain Analytics

Sustainable Business (co-major)

School of Communication com.miami.edu

Advertising

Creative Management

Broadcast Journalism

Communication Studies

General

Intercultural

Organizational

Public Advocacy

Majors are subject to change. For the latest list, visit miami.edu/majors

Electronic Media

Immersive Media

Artist

Developer

Interactive Media

Journalism

Media and Journalism Studies

Reporting and Writing

Sports, Travel, and Lifestyle Features

Visual and Documentary

Media Management

Motion Pictures

Business

Critical Studies

Production

Screenwriting

Studio

Television Writing

Public Relations

School of Education and Human Development

education.miami.edu

Community and Applied

Psychological Studies

Data Analytics and Intelligence for Social Impact

Elementary Education/ Exceptional Student Education

Exercise Physiology

Sport Administration

Sports Medicine

College of Engineering coe.miami.edu

Aerospace Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Pre-Medical

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Audio Engineering

Engineering Science

Environmental Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Financial Engineering

Innovation, Technology, and Design

Mechanical Engineering

Software Engineering

Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science earth.miami.edu

Geological Sciences

Marine Affairs

Marine Biology and Ecology

Marine Science/Biology

Marine Science/Chemistry

Marine Science/Computer Science

Marine Science/

Geological Sciences

Marine Science/Meteorology

Marine Science/Microbiology and Immunology

Marine Science/Physics

Marine Science/Second

STEM Major

Meteorology

Meteorology/Mathematics

Oceanography

Frost School of Music

frost.miami.edu

(audition/portfolio required)

Audio Technology (BS*)

Instrumental Performance

Keyboard Performance

Media Scoring and Production

Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship

Music (BA)

Music Education

Music Engineering Technology (BS)

Music Industry (BA*, BM)

Music Theory and Composition

Music Therapy

Studio Music and Jazz Instrumental

Studio Music and Jazz Vocal Vocal Performance

School of Nursing and Health Studies

sonhs.miami.edu

Health Science

General

Health Management and Policy

Pre-Medical

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Nursing

Public Health

Pre-Professional Programs

Open to all students, regardless of major.

Pre-Chiropractic

Pre-Dental

Pre-Medical

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Podiatry

Pre-Veterinary

Dual-Degree Programs

Work toward a graduate degree as an undergraduate student. miami.edu/dualdegree

*No audition/portfolio required.

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