National university
#7 Best colleges for criminal justice in AmericaUniversity of Miami
Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid About $37,000 a year
Median debt at graduation: $17,500 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#7 of 1,046
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#12 of 950
- Best colleges for marketing in America#11 of 834
- Best colleges for accounting in America#15 of 1,132
- Best colleges for nursing in America#17 of 1,068
- Best colleges for finance in America#14 of 744
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- Best colleges for business in America#37 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#38 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#36 of 1,238
- Best colleges in America#73 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#60 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#66 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#62 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#62 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#65 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#62 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#65 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#65 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#61 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#65 of 1,116
- Best large colleges in America#15 of 256
- Best colleges for computer science in America#47 of 750
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#45 of 704
- Best colleges for engineering in America#50 of 749
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#149 of 1,829
- Best colleges for economics in America#65 of 788
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#35 of 367
- Most selective colleges in America#69 of 683
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#82 of 690
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#95 of 684
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#107 of 693
In Florida
- Best test-optional colleges in Florida#1 of 35
- Best colleges in Florida#2 of 61
- Best colleges for business in Florida#2 of 51
- Best colleges for psychology in Florida#2 of 44
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Florida#1 of 21
- Most selective colleges in Florida#1 of 20
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- Best colleges for education in Florida#2 of 40
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Florida#2 of 39
- Best colleges for computer science in Florida#1 of 19
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Florida#2 of 38
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Florida#2 of 35
- Best colleges for nursing in Florida#2 of 35
- Best colleges for accounting in Florida#2 of 32
- Best colleges for marketing in Florida#2 of 32
- Best colleges for history in Florida#2 of 30
- Best colleges for art and design in Florida#2 of 29
- Best colleges for English in Florida#2 of 29
- Best colleges for finance in Florida#2 of 29
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Florida#2 of 29
- Best colleges for mathematics in Florida#2 of 29
- Best colleges for music in Florida#2 of 29
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Florida#2 of 29
- Best colleges for engineering in Florida#2 of 27
- Best colleges for chemistry in Florida#2 of 25
- Best colleges for economics in Florida#2 of 22
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Florida#2 of 21
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Florida#6 of 61
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Florida#2 of 14
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Florida#3 of 21
- Best large colleges in Florida#2 of 13
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Florida#5 of 21
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Florida#6 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.94%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,415 · ACT 31.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$36,040
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 paid by families who received aid, by income. Families who get no aid pay the full cost of attendance: $86,078 a year.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
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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) | 12,883 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 45% · Women 55% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 20% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 72% |
| Total students | 19,593 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | About $37,000 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $86,078 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $17,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 84% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 76% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 74% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 73% |
| First-year retention | 94% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $75,328 |
| Admission rate | 19% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $70 |
| Early action deadline College website, 2026-27 | November 1 |
| Regular decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | December 1 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 15% |
| Average SAT | 1415 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 660–730 |
| SAT math | 660–750 |
| ACT composite | 30–33 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (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 science | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Finance | |
| Information technology | |
| Accounting | |
| Pre-law and legal studies | |
| Industrial Engineering | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Economics | |
| Nursing | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Marketing | |
| International relations | |
| Public relations | |
| Architecture | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Journalism | |
| Criminology | |
| Business administration | |
| Health sciences | |
| Sociology | |
| Political science | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Psychology | |
| Film and video | |
| Biology | |
| Physiology and pathology | |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | |
| Theatre | |
| Music |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Allied health, Anthropology, Applied mathematics, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Area studies, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Civil engineering, Classical and Ancient Studies, Classics, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, Computer engineering, Design, English, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Ethnic and gender studies, Family and human development, Fine arts, Geography, Geology and earth science, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Health administration, History, Human resources, International business, Management science, Mathematics, Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Other physical sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Pre-health, Public administration, Public health, Real Estate, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Software and media applications, Statistics, Teacher education, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Health professions | |
| Biology | |
| Communication | |
| Social sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $23,790 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 7%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 71%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $72,436IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 36% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Miami International Airport (MIA)About 5 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Town population | 49,802Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MiamiAbout 6 miles away · about 20 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 69°F in January · 84°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Miami Wso City, FL |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Questions families ask
- What is University of Miami’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 5% 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 University of Miami cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is about $37,000 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 University of Miami?
- University of Miami admitted 19% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of Miami’s graduates do?
- 84% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $75,328; the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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- IPEDS unit ID 135726
- 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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