FIU
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th St, Miami, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Florida International University (FIU)
About this school
Florida International is a public university. Founded as an upper-level institution in 1965, it adopted a four-year undergraduate program in 1981. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Urban and Public Affairs, and the Schools of Architecture, Hospitality Management, and Journalism and Mass Communication. Its 573-acre campus is located 10 miles from downtown Miami.
- www.fiu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
9,265
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:47,586
- Men:20,573 Men (43.2%)
- Women:27,013 Women (56.8%)
Location
Admission Information (FIU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Florida International University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 2 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | July 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 11200 Southwest 8th Street |
City, State, Zip | Miami, FL 33199 |
Phone | (305) 348-2363 |
Fax | (305) 348-3648 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $30 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Portfolio or audition recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 51% of 14,861 applicants were admitted |
Women | 50% of 9,164 applicants were admitted |
Men | 52% of 5,697 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 4,298 (57%) of 7,596 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,451 (53%) of 4,625 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,847 (62%) of 2,971 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 4.00 |
375 And Above | 67% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 19% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 8% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 5% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 1% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 584 average |540-620 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 34% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 60% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 3% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 6% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 49% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 44% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |23-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 6% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 49% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 44% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (FIU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $6,558|Out-of-state: $18,956 (27.68%)
- Room & Board: - $10,882 (45.93%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,634 (6.9%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,616 (19.49%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Florida International University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 | Final deadline May 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 009635 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,129 (89.5%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,124 (99.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,969 (95.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 246 (8.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 18% |
Average Award | $7,826 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,345 (79.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,431 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,077 (36.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,533 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,491 (83.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 794 (22.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,241 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 25,352 (95.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 24,935 (98.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 23,944 (96.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,177 (9.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 20% |
Average Award | $7,885 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 19,600 (81.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,442 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 12,526 (52.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,803 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 7,351 (30.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,153 (4.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,082 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 47% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $20,022 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | First-Generation College Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (FIU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,275
Part-Time Faculty
1,165
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
45%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 6% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 15% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 24% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 18% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 15% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 16% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 6% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 31% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 48% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 8% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,113,580 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Florida International University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
26.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
47.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
56.0%
Programs & Majors (FIU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (64)
- Accounting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Psychology, Communication/journalism, Social sciences, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (109)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- African Studies
- Allopathic Medicine
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Developmental Psychology
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Emergency Management
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Finance and Banking
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forensic Sciences
- Geosciences
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Science
- Interior Design
- International Affairs
- International Business
- International and Comparative Education
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Mass Communication
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Neuroscience
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Education
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
- Public Health--General
- Reading Education
- Real Estate
- Recreation and Park Management
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Religion
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Telecommunications
- Urban Education
- Writing
Campus Life (FIU)
Location & Geography
Population
417,650
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Miami
Campus Size
576 acres
Weather
Temperature | 59.2 average low in January, 87.8 average high in September |
Rain | 131 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Miami |
Nearest Train Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Miami |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
7% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
93%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Golden Panthers |
School Colors | Blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, golf, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Florida International University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, students for community service, black student leadership council, hospitality management student club, hispanic students association, haitian students organization
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
26,697
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
47,586
Women
27,013
Men
20,573
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.5% Asian
- 13.4% Black/African-American
- 71.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 9.2% White
- 0.7% Unknown
International Students
5.7% from 140 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
9,265
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