University of Miami admitted 19% of applicants for fall 2024 (10,195 of 53,954, federal IPEDS data). University of Miami requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1320–1480.
The numbers
Applied
53,954
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
30–33
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
24%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$70
waivers exist
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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.
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).
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.
Checked on admissions.miami.edu Nov 4, 2026. See the source
Early rounds and deadlines
Early decision is offered for fall 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
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
Questions people ask
What is University of Miami's acceptance rate?
University of Miami admitted 19% of applicants for fall 2024 (10,195 of 53,954, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for University of Miami?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1320–1480. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
