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Florida International University (FIU)
- 11200 S. W. 8 Street
- Miami, FL 33199
- OPEID College Code: 00963500
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- General Phone: (305) 348-2000
- President: Modesto Maidique
- Website: www.fiu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 38,182
- College Alias: FIU
- College Mascot: Golden Panthers
Note: Former Name Was Sunblazers 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - FIU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.fiu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,355 | 7,517 | 12,872 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,191 (41%) | 2,577 (34%) | 4,768 (37%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,303 (59%) | 1,395 (54%) | 2,698 (57%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,597 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,476 | 55% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: FIU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 23% | 33% | 70% | 23% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,986 | $3,398 | $2,444 | $2,481 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| Number in Default | 183 | 148 | 180 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,744 | 4,967 | 4,732 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,130 | $3,130 | $3,062 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,528 | $15,528 | $15,462 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $872 | $1,050 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,608 | $9,288 | $9,102 |
| Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,824 | $3,698 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,258 | $10,008 | $9,672 |
| Other Expenses | $4,642 | $4,528 | $4,380 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,494 | $4,528 | $4,240 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,558 | $17,114 | $16,912 |
| Out of State | $30,956 | $29,512 | $29,312 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,930 | $18,538 | $18,164 |
| Out of State | $31,328 | $30,936 | $30,564 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,524 | $8,386 | $8,352 |
| Out of State | $20,922 | $20,784 | $20,752 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $7,635 | $18,663 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 38,182 Undergraduate: 31,323 Graduate: 6,407 Professional: 452
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 16,630 Female: 21,552
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 13,751 Female: 17,572
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,628 Female: 3,779
- Professional Gender Male: 251 Female: 201
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,916 Part-Time: 15,266
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,100 Part-Time: 12,223
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,372 Part-Time: 3,035
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 444 Part-Time: 8
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,272 | 6% |
| American Indian | 67 | 0.2% |
| Black | 4,777 | 13% |
| Asian | 1,464 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22,754 | 60% |
| White | 6,504 | 17% |
| Unknown | 344 | 0.9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 787 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,359 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,242 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 9,647 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,776 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,660 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,463 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,579 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 636 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 32 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | - |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,050 | 3,291 | 759 |
| Faculty Status | 1,239 | 1,223 | 16 |
| Tenured Faculty | 556 | 554 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,036 | - | 1,036 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,541 | 852 | 689 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 520 | 517 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 995 | 960 | 35 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 994 | 962 | 32 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 450 | 429 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 90 | 90 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 302 | 302 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,507 (807) | $81,236 (518) | $70,823 (289) |
| Professor | $102,097 (204) | $103,296 (159) | $97,862 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $74,672 (271) | $76,820 (171) | $71,000 (100) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,005 (203) | $74,167 (116) | $66,789 (87) |
| Instructor | $52,832 (90) | $52,014 (50) | $53,855 (40) |
| Lecturer | $59,365 (39) | $59,825 (22) | $58,771 (17) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $110,294 (45) | $114,234 (25) | $105,369 (20) |
| Professor | $146,562 (11) | $144,806 (5) | $148,027 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $117,252 (16) | $120,041 (10) | $112,602 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $110,411 (4) | $120,547 (3) | $80,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $74,997 (5) | $95,903 (3) | $43,639 (2) |
| Lecturer | $73,153 (9) | $70,514 (4) | $75,265 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,180 (852) | $81,799 (543) | $71,819 (309) |
| Professor | $103,009 (215) | $103,759 (164) | $100,598 (51) |
| Associate Professor | $75,858 (287) | $78,002 (181) | $72,196 (106) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,379 (207) | $74,784 (119) | $66,774 (88) |
| Instructor | $53,281 (95) | $53,512 (53) | $52,991 (42) |
| Lecturer | $59,457 (48) | $59,497 (26) | $59,410 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,385,352 | $2,239,730 | $2,145,622 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 441 | 253 | 188 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 441 | 253 | 188 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 155 | 73 | 82 |
| Football | 101 | 101 | - |
| Golf | 7 | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 51 | 29 | 22 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $182,989 | $77,116 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $77,013 | $32,014 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 43 | 23 | 20 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 49% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 61% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 49% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 48% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 49% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 10 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 5 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 6 |
| Burglary | 90 | 92 |
| Vehicle Theft | 31 | 63 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 4 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 44 | 33 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | - |
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