University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, known for its strengths in business, the health professions, and marine science, plus a tropical lakeside campus built around Lake Osceola. Admission is selective: Miami admitted about 17.6% of more than 58,000 applicants for its most recent class, and enrolled first-years posted middle-50% SAT scores of 1350–1450 and an average high school GPA near 3.75. Business is the single most-conferred field at roughly a quarter of bachelor's degrees, followed by the health professions and the social and biological sciences. Miami remained test-optional for its most recent class but will require SAT or ACT scores beginning with Fall 2027 applicants, and it is moving toward meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.
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Miami admissions statistics
Acceptance Rate
Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.
Early Decision
Miami offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.
Admit rate by application plan
% admitted~2.7× higher admit rate applying early.
Standardized Tests
Miami is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.
SAT Accepted?
ACT Accepted?
Test Optional?
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Class Rank
Where Miami's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.
Based on the 22% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. Miami does not publish an average GPA.
Admissions Factors
How Miami weighs each part of your application.
Rigor of High School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular Activities
Character / Personal Qualities
Talent / Ability
First Generation
Level of Applicant's Interest
Class Rank
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical Residence
State Residency
Alumni Relation
Racial / Ethnic Status
Religious Affiliation
Cost of Attendance
Estimated full-time annual cost from Miami's Common Data Set.
Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.
Financial Aid
Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.
Major Distribution
Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.
Student Diversity
Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.
Student-Faculty Ratio
The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.
Campus Life
On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.
Enrollment by Gender
Since some students did not report gender, totals may not fully reflect the student body.
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Frequently asked questions about Miami admissions
Is it hard to get into the University of Miami?＋
Yes. Miami is selective, admitting about 17.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle — roughly 10,245 offers out of more than 58,000 applications. Admitted first-years average around a 3.75 GPA with middle-50% SAT scores of 1350-1450 (30-33 ACT), and the rigor of your course load, GPA, class rank, and essay are all weighed as very important factors.
Does applying Early Decision improve your chances at the University of Miami?＋
It can. Miami's binding Early Decision round admitted about 1,062 of roughly 2,395 ED applicants in the most recent class — an early admit rate near 44%, well above the 17.6% overall rate. Miami offers two binding rounds (Early Decision I and II) alongside a non-binding Early Action option, so ED is the route for applicants certain Miami is their first choice.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Miami?＋
Enrolled first-years average a high school GPA of about 3.75, and the class sits near the top of its cohort — among the 22% who reported class rank, roughly 55% were in the top tenth of their graduating class. There is no hard cutoff, but academic GPA, class rank, and the rigor of your coursework are each weighed as very important admission factors.
Is a 1450 SAT good enough for the University of Miami?＋
A 1450 is strong — it sits right at the 75th percentile of enrolled first-years, who posted a middle-50% SAT range of 1350-1450 (30-33 ACT). Miami was test-optional for its most recent class, so scores weren't required, but it will require the SAT or ACT beginning with students who apply for Fall 2027.
Does the University of Miami require the SAT or ACT?＋
Not yet — Miami was test-optional for its most recent entering class, so applicants could apply without submitting scores. Among enrolled students who did submit, the middle 50% scored 1350-1450 on the SAT and 30-33 on the ACT. Miami will require the SAT or ACT starting with students who apply for Fall 2027.
How much does the University of Miami cost, and is financial aid available?＋
Annual tuition and required fees run about $65,430, with the total cost of attendance higher once on-campus housing and food (around $25,030) are added in. Miami is moving toward meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need; about 37% of first-years receive need-based scholarship or grant aid, with an average need-based package near $64,221.
Does the application essay matter at the University of Miami?＋
Yes — Miami rates the application essay as a very important factor in its holistic review, on par with GPA, course rigor, class rank, test scores, and extracurriculars. With an admit rate near 17.6%, a specific, well-revised essay is one of the clearest ways for a strong applicant to stand out from an academically similar pool.
What are the most popular majors at the University of Miami?＋
Business is the single most popular field at about 26% of bachelor's degrees, followed by the health professions (12%), the social sciences (11%), and the biological sciences (10%). Communication and psychology round out the most-conferred fields, reflecting Miami's strong pre-business, pre-health, and media pipelines.
Source: University of Miami Common Data Set 2025-2026. Figures transcribed 2026-06-07. In-State Cost and Out-of-State Cost are from the 2024-2025 edition. Esslo aggregates publicly reported data and is not affiliated with Miami. Banner photo by Harrier233, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).