Florida International University

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About Florida International University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Florida International University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Miami, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 46,415, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 80 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,721, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,529.

Miami, FL

$4,721

Avg in-state
tuition

$16,529

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

64%

Acceptance Rate Insight

64% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

90%

Retention Rate Insight

90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

67%

Graduation Rate Insight

67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile21-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1060-1240

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

57k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

24:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

11%

Unknown

1%

Black

12%

Hispanic

64%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

76

Total Online Enrollment

36,906

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

70% On-campus

30% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold48% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold17% online

Master'sCheck Bold33% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

47%

State Grant Aid

82%

Institution Grant Aid

76%

Pell Grant

47%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,650
State Grant Aid$6,358
Institution Grant Aid$3,956
Pell Grant Aid$4,751

Financial Outlook

$17k

Average student debtafter graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10Engineering.
11Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
12English Language And Literature/Letters.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
15Health Professions And Related Programs.
16History
17History.
18Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
19Legal Professions And Studies.
20Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
21Mathematics And Statistics.
22Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
23Natural Resources And Conservation.
24Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
25Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
26Philosophy And Religious Studies.
27Physical Sciences.
28Psychology.
29Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
30Security And Protective Services.
31Social Sciences.
32Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.

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