School Information

68.8
Total Cost $21,654
Total Enrollment 39,610
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 27 : 1

Florida International University

http://www.fiu.edu
11200 S. W. 8 Street, Miami, Florida 33199
(305) 348-2000

The Florida International University Libraries support the University's mission of teaching, research, and service by providing the means for the discovery and the pursuit of knowledge.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Florida International University, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 33.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,439), and 60% receive loans ($3,416 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,946. Off campus it is around $10,680.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Florida International University is $13,300 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Florida International University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,580
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $16,980
Tuition Graduate in State $6,606
Tuition Graduate Out of State $18,128
Living Costs
Florida International University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $21,654
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $34,054
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,140
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,304
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $33,540
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $22,704
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 18,151 people applied to Florida International University. Of the applicants, 37.0% were admitted (39.0% male & 36.0% female ) and 46.0% accepted (49.0% male and 44.0% female)

Of the 31,729 undergraduate students at Florida International University, 39.0% are part-time. A majority (72.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 43.0% of the 7,881 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     79.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     71.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     21.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     49.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     46.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 305-348-2363
Admissions Office Email gradadm@fiu.edu
Admissions Office Address Florida International University Office of Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 659003 Miami, FL 33265-9003
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.fiu.edu/admissions/index.html
Admissions Website http://www.fiu.edu/admissions/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.fiu.edu
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Florida International University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Florida International University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 590
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Florida International University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 68 50
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 58 37
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 10 13
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 12 18 18
African-American/Black Studies 2 3
Asian Studies/Civilization 4 14 4
Latin American Studies 3 11
Women's Studies 3 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 196 5 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 192 5 10
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 7 1 769 12
Accounting 231 64
Business Administration and Management, General 3 369 295 12
Finance, General 2 310 106
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2 249 70
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 63
International Business/Trade/Commerce 254 47
Management Information Systems, General 84 73
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 163
Real Estate 14
Taxation 43
Tourism and Travel Services Management 44 8
Communication, journalism, and related programs 267 38
Mass Communication/Media Studies 267 38
Computer and information sciences and support services 120 28 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 63 28 5
Information Technology 57
Education 16 382 288 27
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 3 4
Art Teacher Education 5 7
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 34
Curriculum and Instruction 38 7
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
Education, Other 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 16 25 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 277
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2 3
Foreign Language Teacher Education 2 15
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 40 12
International and Comparative Education 9
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 1
Music Teacher Education 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 45 9
Reading Teacher Education 52
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Social Science Teacher Education 7 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 30 41 1
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 2
Urban Education and Leadership 3
Engineering 313 223 27
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 29 20 2
Civil Engineering, General 63 30 8
Computer Engineering, General 43 5
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 93 53 6
Engineering, Other 25
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 3 5
Industrial Engineering 62
Materials Engineering 7 3
Mechanical Engineering 46 12 5
Systems Engineering 36 4 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 34 95
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 34 92
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other 3
English language and literature/letters 157 16
Creative Writing 6
English Language and Literature, General 157 10
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 25 15
French Language and Literature 7
Linguistics 8
Portuguese Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 17 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 12 592 306 4
Athletic Training/Trainer 7
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 31
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 36 10 3
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 27
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 241
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 77 12
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 4 211 113
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 41
Physical Therapy/Therapist 13
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 7 79 1
History 46 8 3
History, General 46 8 3
Legal professions and studies 123
Law (LLB, JD) 123
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 51 164 3
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 18
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 51 146 3
Mathematics and statistics 10 14
Applied Mathematics 1 10
Mathematics, General 7
Statistics, General 2 4
Natural resources and conservation 2 12 12
Environmental Studies 2 12 12
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 58 29
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 21
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 31 8
Philosophy and religious studies 46 12
Philosophy 28
Religion/Religious Studies 18 12
Physical sciences 5 64 16 17
Chemistry, General 56 7 9
Geology/Earth Science, General 5 4 5 5
Physics, General 4 4 3
Psychology 11 451 20 8
Psychology, General 451 20 8
School Psychology 11
Public administration and social service professions 37 101 162 4
Public Administration 16 40 64 3
Social Work 21 61 98 1
Security and protective services 269 28
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 269 23
Forensic Science and Technology 5
Social sciences 3 434 57 10
Economics, General 37 15 2
Geography 5
International Relations and Affairs 163 18 2
Political Science and Government, General 1 183 12 3
Sociology 2 46 12 3
Visual and performing arts 2 118 18
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2 19
Art/Art Studies, General 12
Dance, General 16
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 13
Fine/Studio Arts, General 21 2
Interior Design 16 4
Music, General 21 12
 
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