University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida · Private
University of Miami admitted 18% of 58,167 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1350–1450 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 84% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Miami
Enter a score to see whether University of Miami is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (18%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 44% (1,062 of 2,395), compared with 18% for all applicants.
University of Miami offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
22,147 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 9,077 took it, and 703 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Miami rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Activities
Important
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Recommendations
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.75 GPA. 55% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $88,440 a year. After grants, students paid $41,028 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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