Florida Memorial University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Florida Memorial University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Florida Memorial University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Miami Gardens, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 992, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,576.
Rankings
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- #2 Ranked in Best HBCUs in Florida
- #5 Ranked in 6 Best HBCUs for Public Relations Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
57% 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.
Retention Rate Insight
51% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
32% 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 scoresRecommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
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 Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
42%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
1%
Unknown
18%
Black
55%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
18%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
431
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.42% online, 58% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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 Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-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
69%
State Grant Aid
71%
Institution Grant Aid
17%
Pell Grant
69%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$30k
Average student debtafter graduation
$24k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Beach Volleyball
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 8 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 9 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 10 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 11 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 12 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Psychology. | |||
| 14 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 15 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 16 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
| 18 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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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.