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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private · 12,913 undergrads

University of Miami admits 19% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027.

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Can I get into University of Miami?

19% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1320–1480 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

53,954 applied, 10,195 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Miami cost?

$36,483 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $90,646.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$14,575
$30,000–$48,000$13,020
$48,000–$75,000$19,695
$75,000–$110,000$25,484
over $110,000$51,155

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is University of Miami due?

56 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
56days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027
56days
Regular decision
Due Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027

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Checked on admissions.miami.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does University of Miami need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on admissions.miami.edu Nov 4, 2026. See the source

What it's like

12,913
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
Suburb
Campus setting in Coral Gables, FL.
94%
of first-years come back for year two.
73%
finish in four years. 84% within six.
$84.1k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$18.4k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists University of Miami is on

Colleges that require the SAT or ACTColleges due Jan 5Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in FloridaColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 32 ACT

Questions people ask

Is University of Miami test-optional for fall 2027?
No. University of Miami requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admissions.miami.edu on Nov 4, 2026.
What is University of Miami's acceptance rate?
19% for fall 2024: 10,195 of 53,954 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Miami?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1320 to 1480 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Miami cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,695 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $90,646.
When is the University of Miami application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 5, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027. Checked on admissions.miami.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is University of Miami's graduation rate?
84% of students finish within six years and 73% within four (IPEDS).