What makes Miami different
- Marine science. The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science sits on Biscayne Bay.
- Health and business. Nursing, finance, psychology and health sciences are among its largest majors.
- International Miami. The city is a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.
What Miami students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): nursing (233), finance (224), psychology (164), health sciences (134), marketing (113) and advertising (102). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Miami if…
- You're drawn to the ocean, climate or marine life.
- You're interested in health, business or communication.
- You want a private university in a big, international city.
Worth asking about
- How do undergraduates take part in marine science research?
- What aid is available, and how is it awarded?
How Miami compares with the other ACC schools
Miami is one of the ACC's private universities and its most tropical. See how the 18 ACC schools differ.
FAQ
What is Miami's acceptance rate? 18.9% for fall 2024.
What is Miami known for? Marine science, nursing and business, and its Miami setting.
How much does Miami cost? Published tuition and fees are $62,616 a year, before any aid; the total cost of attendance is $86,078.
How much is Miami tuition per semester? About $31,308 a semester, half the published $62,616 a year, before aid.
Is Miami an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, the University of Miami is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to Miami? About 12,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
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