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#8 Best value colleges in the South in AmericaFlorida International University
Miami, FL · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $9,288 a year
Median debt at graduation: $16,500 (all students)
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In America
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#15 of 690
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#22 of 681
- Best value colleges in America#33 of 674
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#52 of 1,046
- Best value colleges in the South in America#8 of 153
- Best colleges for social work in America#48 of 605
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- Best colleges for accounting in America#99 of 1,132
- Best colleges for nursing in America#96 of 1,068
- Best colleges for marketing in America#80 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#168 of 1,563
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#75 of 682
- Best colleges for education in America#151 of 1,318
- Best colleges for finance in America#86 of 744
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#144 of 1,238
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#81 of 684
- Best colleges in America#251 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#195 of 1,418
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#197 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#188 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#196 of 1,247
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#288 of 1,829
- Best colleges for art and design in America#188 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#200 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#199 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#195 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#186 of 1,063
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#110 of 598
- Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in America#29 of 154
- Best colleges for engineering in America#150 of 749
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#156 of 693
- Best colleges for economics in America#191 of 788
In Florida
- Best value colleges in Florida#3 of 21
- Best value colleges in the South in Florida#3 of 21
- Best colleges in Florida#9 of 61
- Best colleges for business in Florida#8 of 51
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Florida#10 of 61
- Best colleges for psychology in Florida#8 of 44
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- Best colleges for criminal justice in Florida#7 of 38
- Best colleges for accounting in Florida#6 of 32
- Best colleges for marketing in Florida#6 of 32
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Florida#4 of 21
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Florida#4 of 21
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Florida#4 of 21
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Florida#3 of 15
- Best colleges for education in Florida#8 of 40
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Florida#8 of 39
- Best colleges for finance in Florida#6 of 29
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Florida#8 of 35
- Best colleges for nursing in Florida#8 of 35
- Best colleges for history in Florida#7 of 30
- Best colleges for art and design in Florida#7 of 29
- Best colleges for English in Florida#7 of 29
- Best colleges for mathematics in Florida#7 of 29
- Best colleges for music in Florida#7 of 29
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Florida#7 of 29
- Best colleges for chemistry in Florida#7 of 25
- Best colleges for social work in Florida#4 of 14
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,163 · ACT 24
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.24 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,518
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $21,462 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 44,363 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 45% · Women 55% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 41% |
| Total students | 53,953 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $9,288 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $21,462 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $16,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 74% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 55% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 53% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 54% |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $60,249 |
| Admission rate | 55% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $30 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 41% |
| Average SAT | 1163 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550–640 |
| SAT math | 520–620 |
| ACT composite | 21–27 |
| Test policy | Required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 3% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer engineering | |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Nursing | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Management information systems | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Accounting | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | |
| Finance | |
| Economics | |
| Human resources | |
| Mathematics | |
| Public relations | |
| International business | |
| Marketing | |
| International relations | |
| Public administration | |
| Business administration | |
| Political science | |
| Chemistry | |
| Communication studies | |
| Health administration | |
| History | |
| Hospitality management | |
| Social work | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Teacher education | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | |
| Music | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Psychology | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | |
| English | |
| Sociology | |
| Biology | |
| Philosophy | |
| Secondary education | |
| Fine arts | |
| Theatre | |
| Area studies |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biochemistry, Biological and physical sciences, Broadcasting, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Engineering (general), Ethnic and gender studies, Experimental psychology, General studies, Geography, Geology and earth science, Global studies, Homeland Security, Information technology, International and Comparative Education, Landscape Architecture, Linguistics, Management science, Other architecture, Other biological and biomedical sciences, Other business, management, marketing, and related support services, Other engineering, Other engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Other physical sciences, Other social sciences, Other visual and performing arts, Physics, Real Estate, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Romance languages, Security science, Special education, Statistics, Sustainability Studies, Visual and performing arts.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Biology | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Social sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 34% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 19% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,080 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Conference USA |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 24 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 5%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 98%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $7,378IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 10% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Miami International Airport (MIA)About 6 miles away |
| Town population | 459,745Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MiamiAbout 10 miles away |
| Typical weather | 68°F in January · 84°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Miami Nwsfo, FL |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.79 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Florida International University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 14% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Florida International University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $9,288 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Florida International University?
- Florida International University admitted 55% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Florida International University’s graduates do?
- 74% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $60,249; the median federal debt at graduation is $16,500.
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- IPEDS unit ID 133951
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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