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University of Miami (UM)

  • University of Miami
  • Coral Gables, FL 33124
  • OPEID College Code: 00153600
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  • General Phone: (305) 284-2211
  • President: Dr. Donna E. Shalala
  • Website: www.miami.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 15,449
  • College Alias: UM
  • College Mascot: Hurricanes
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available - UM Library Profile
  • Hospital Services Available
  • Grants Medical Degree
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants9,23910,43719,676
Number Granted Admission (%)3,576 (39%)3,867 (37%)7,443 (38%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)934 (26%)1,057 (27%)1,991 (27%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,39470%
ACT ® Exam53627%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading580680
SAT ® Math600690
SAT ® Writing560650
 
ACT ® Composite2731
ACT ® English2732
ACT ® Math2631
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving44%18%44%75%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,969$3,114$6,396$16,883
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)0.7%0.4%1.0%
Number in Default362130
Number in Repayment4,5844,2352,789
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$33,018$31,288$29,504
Out of State Tuition and Fees$33,018$31,288$29,504
Books and Supplies$910$870$830
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,784$9,334$8,906
Other Expenses$2,760$2,630$2,524
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$46,472$44,122$41,764
Out of State$46,472$44,122$41,764
Off Campus
In-State$33,928$32,158$30,334
Out of State$33,928$32,158$30,334
Off Campus with Family
In-State$33,928$32,158$30,334
Out of State$33,928$32,158$30,334
 
Graduate Student Expenses
 In-StateOut of State
Total Tuition and Fees
Medical School$30,048$30,048
Law School$34,652$34,652
Other Programs$39,254$39,254
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture-5523-
Architecture, Other----
Urban, Community and Regional Planning--8-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-14-8
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other--21-
Biology, Biological Sciences-17824
Cell Biology and Histology---5
Ecology----
Exercise Physiology--33
Immunology--16
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography-3317
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology-23--
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other----
Pharmacology--34
Physiology---2
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-6617-
Business Administration and Management198397-
Business Economics-22-4
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Studies-41--
Finance-102--
Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration-5--
International Business, Trade and Commerce-52--
Management Science-32-
Marketing and Marketing Management-72--
Taxation--10-
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising-55--
Broadcast Journalism-45--
Communication Studies-1412
Journalism-3710-
Public Relations-513-
Radio and Television-1212-
Media Studies-17--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Systems Security-1--
Computer Science-54-
Computer Systems Analysis----
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology-1--
Information Science Studies1136-
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education--1-
Education--1-
Education, Early Childhood Special Education Programs--17-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities--11
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities--22-
Educational Evaluation and Research----
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision---2
Elementary Education-409-
Higher Education Administration2-10-
Mathematics Teacher Education--11-
Music Teacher Education-1042
Reading Teacher Education--27-
Secondary Education----
Special Education and Teaching-32-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other----
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels--21-
 
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering-7--
Architectural Engineering-16--
Biomedical and Medical Engineering-25202
Civil Engineering-1635
Computer Engineering-14--
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering-26139
Engineering, Other----
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering----
Industrial Engineering-1627-
Manufacturing Engineering----
Mechanical Engineering-2421
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering and Industrial Management--26-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing-316-
English Language and Literature-38116
English Literature----
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies-1--
American Civilization, United States Studies-3--
Latin American Studies-11-
Womens Studies-1--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-2-3
German Language and Literature-1--
Spanish Language and Literature-7-1
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-1--
Environmental Health----
Health Preparatory Programs, Other-17--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-10--
Health Services, Allied Health, Health Sciences-2--
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management--26-
Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling--5-
Medicine---134
Mental Health Counseling--14-
Music Therapy-31-
Nursing-19111-
Nursing Science----
Physical Therapy---38
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies-3--
Pre-Pharmacy Studies-7--
Public Health--102
 
History
History-3731
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other---2
Neuroscience-3411
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Banking, Corporate, Finance and Securities Law----
Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law--1-
International Law and Legal Studies--2-
Law---386
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other--34-
Legal Studies-35--
Programs for Foreign Lawyers--18-
Tax Law, Taxation--22-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-47--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies--22-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics-2--
Mathematical Statistics and Probability-5--
Mathematics-462
Mathematics, Other----
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other----
Natural Resources Management and Policy-17--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish Studies-1--
Philosophy-1361
Religious Studies-3--
 
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology----
Chemistry-19-4
Chemistry, Other--14
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other--12
Geology, Earth Science-2--
Meteorology-5--
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical-513
Physics-346
Physics, Other---1
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics----
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology---5
Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology----
Psychology-1861315
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--6-
Public Policy Analysis----
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-15--
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management-1820-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-10--
Criminology-37--
Economics-15--
Geography-43-
International Relations and Affairs-40235
Political Science and Government-87--
Sociology-1752
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting-11--
Art History, Criticism and Conservation-7--
Art and Art Studies-28-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics-2--
Cinematography and Film, Video Production-6410-
Conducting--12
Design and Visual Communications-12--
Drama and Theatre Arts-12--
Film Studies-2012-
Fine Studio Arts-8--
Graphic Design-10--
Jazz and Jazz Studies-2251
Music-21--
Music Pedagogy--5-
Music Performance-12104
Music Theory and Composition-323
Music, Other-4925-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology--1-
Painting-2--
Photography-1--
Piano and Organ-336
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology-1--
Theatre and Theatre Arts Management-1--
Voice and Opera-51-
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other----
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 15,449
  • Undergraduate: 10,379 Graduate: 2,991 Professional: 2,079
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 7,388 Female: 8,061
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 4,765 Female: 5,614
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 1,475 Female: 1,516
  • Professional Gender
  • Male: 1,148 Female: 931
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 14,209 Part-Time: 1,240
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 9,677 Part-Time: 702
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2,512 Part-Time: 479
  • Professional Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2,020 Part-Time: 59
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,4569%
American Indian360.2%
Black1,1437%
Asian7995%
Hispanic3,06420%
White7,17446%
Unknown1,77712%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181671%
Ages 18-193,90925%
Ages 20-214,45629%
Ages 22-243,07220%
Ages 25-292,09614%
Ages 30-347565%
Ages 35-394023%
Ages 40-494043%
Ages 50-651741%
Age Over 65130.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees9,2788,651627
Faculty Status2,8482,362486
Tenured Faculty8478443
Graduate Assistants1,110-1,110
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service3,6373,128509
Primarily Instruction791333458
Primarily Research1,1031,07132
Primarily Public Service61960415
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1,7961,78016
Other Professionals1,1511,11833
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2,6942,62569
Clerical And Secretarial1,8811,83249
Skilled Crafts108108-
Service and/or Maintenance1931921
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$86,632 (872)$94,943 (567)$71,181 (305)
Professor$126,953 (289)$126,239 (242)$130,628 (47)
Associate Professor$83,112 (186)$86,745 (127)$75,292 (59)
Assistant Professor$72,818 (195)$75,719 (104)$69,504 (91)
Instructor$54,389 (12)$55,065 (5)$53,906 (7)
Lecturer$44,961 (190)$46,250 (89)$43,825 (101)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$100,260 (98)$114,361 (57)$80,657 (41)
Professor$133,686 (43)$131,687 (36)$143,965 (7)
Associate Professor$105,928 (11)$118,454 (5)$95,489 (6)
Assistant Professor$83,346 (9)$96,753 (3)$76,643 (6)
Lecturer$61,762 (35)$68,871 (13)$57,562 (22)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$86,167 (970)$94,818 (624)$70,566 (346)
Professor$124,677 (332)$123,845 (278)$128,964 (54)
Associate Professor$83,311 (197)$87,131 (132)$75,554 (65)
Assistant Professor$72,614 (204)$75,815 (107)$69,084 (97)
Instructor$54,389 (12)$55,065 (5)$53,906 (7)
Lecturer$45,828 (225)$47,538 (102)$44,411 (123)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$11,089,868$5,968,892$5,120,976
Ratio (%)100%54%46%
 
Participants
All Athletes435207228
Unduplicated Athletes374184190
Baseball3434-
Basketball331518
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1184573
Diving22-
Football102102-
Golf7-7
Rowing59-59
Soccer27-27
Swimming and Diving (Combined)23-23
Tennis1697
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$362,473$91,303
Assistant Coaches-$130,037$42,088
 
Coaches
All Coaches633132
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1688
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches1266
Diving22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Rowing4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Soccer4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving (Combined)4-4
Head Coaches2-2
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students76%
 
By Gender
Male74%
Female78%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien74%
American Indian78%
Black78%
Asian83%
Hispanic79%
White75%
Unknown64%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less63%
5 Years75%
6 Years76%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related51
Liquor Related21
Residence Hall
Liquor Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape21
Robbery32
Aggravated Assault31
Burglary2937
Vehicle Theft46
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape21
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary1320
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