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The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. It has many subjects to study, with over 350 academic majors and programs.
Some of its well-known schools include the Miller School of Medicine in Miami's Health District, the law school on the main campus, and the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science on Virginia Key.
Students can choose from many types of degrees, including undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The university is a big place to work and is the second-largest employer in Miami-Dade County. Its main campus is large and has many buildings.
The University of Miami is also known for its sports teams, called the Miami Hurricanes. They compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The football team has won national championships, and the baseball team has also won championships.
Many smart teachers work at the university, and some have won important prizes. The university does a lot of research and is part of a group called the Association of American Universities.
History
The University of Miami started in 1925. People wanted a place to study other countries, art, and tropical areas. They thought a university would help Miami grow. It began with 372 students and had money problems at first.
Over time, the university grew. New schools were added, like Law, Business, Education, and Medicine. During World War II, it helped train Navy officers. Important leaders like Jay F. W. Pearson and Henry King Stanford helped grow the university.
More recently, leaders like Donna Shalala and Julio Frenk built new buildings and improved the university. Today, the University of Miami is a big place for learning and research.
Leadership
Bowman Foster Ashe (1926 to 1952)
Further information: Bowman Foster Ashe
Jay F. W. Pearson (1952 until 1962)
Further information: Jay F. W. Pearson
Henry King Stanford (1962 until 1981)
Further information: Henry King Stanford
Edward T. Foote II (1981 until 2000)
Further information: Edward T. Foote II
Donna Shalala (2000 until 2015)
Further information: Donna Shalala
See also: The North-South Center
Julio Frenk (2015 until 2024)
Further information: Julio Frenk
Joe Echevarria (2024 to present)
Campus
See also: Frost School of Music, Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, John C. Gifford Arboretum, Lake Osceola (Coral Gables), Lowe Art Museum, Miami Herbert Business School, and University of Miami School of Law
The University of Miami's main campus is 240 acres and is in Coral Gables, just 7 miles from Downtown Miami. Most of the school's classes and programs are here, in eight schools and two colleges. You can find places like the Frost School of Music and the University of Miami School of Law here. The campus has many buildings with lots of space. Lake Osceola, a man-made lake, is in the center of campus.
The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is named after a famous composer who went to the University of Miami. The John C. Gifford Arboretum is a garden area on campus. The campus is easy to reach by train, with a station nearby. There are also shuttle buses that go around campus and to nearby places. The campus has a car-sharing service too.
The Miller School of Medicine is on a separate campus in Miami's Health District. It has many teachers and students. The school is known for being very good at treating eye diseases and brain and nerve problems. There are several hospitals nearby. The oldest building on the campus, called “The Alamo,” was built in 1918 and is a historic place.
The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is on Virginia Key by the water. It’s the only place like it in the whole country for studying the ocean and weather in warm places. The school has a big tank for testing hurricanes. Researchers there also study how dust from Africa travels across the ocean.
The University of Miami has a large library system with over four million books and many other items like movies and maps. There are eight libraries in total. The biggest one, Otto G. Richter Library, is on the main campus and has collections about art, history, and more. There is also a special collection about Cuba. The school’s medical library is on the health campus, and there’s another library for the ocean school on Virginia Key.
Academics
See also: Frost School of Music; Miami Herbert Business School; Miller School of Medicine; Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science; and University of Miami School of Law
The University of Miami has about 2,850 teachers, and almost all have advanced degrees. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 12 to 1.
The University of Miami is known for its quality programs. One special feature is that its business school earned a top award in 2022.
Getting into the University of Miami is difficult. For students starting in fall 2023, only about 18.5% of people who applied were offered a place. Students who joined in fall 2024 usually had strong academic records.
Students come from many places. About 18% live near Miami, 10% are from other parts of Florida, 65% are from other states in the United States, and 7% are from other countries. The university works with another school nearby so students can take classes at both places.
The university has many research centers that study important topics like the environment, aging, and health. Its medical school gets money each year to support research projects. The school also has special labs for studying the ocean and the brain, and it owns research sites in different places.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 48,286 | 49,167 | 42,244 | 40,131 | 38,919 | 34,279 |
| Admits | 8,940 | 9,311 | 12,036 | 13,280 | 10,557 | 11,020 |
| Enrolls | 2,328 | 2,371 | 2,766 | 2,358 | 2,203 | 2,366 |
| Admit rate | 18.5% | 18.9% | 28.5% | 33.1% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| Yield rate | 26.0% | 25.5% | 23.0% | 17.8% | 20.9% | 21.5% |
| SAT composite* | 1340-1450 (32%†) | 1330–1450 (35%†) | 1310–1450 (31%†) | 1260–1400 (55%†) | 1280–1420 (57%†) | 1250–1430 (51%†) |
| ACT composite* | 30–33 (21%†) | 30–33 (22%†) | 30–33 (24%†) | 28–32 (40%†) | 29–32 (38%†) | 29–32 (43%†) |
| * middle 50% range † percentage of first-time freshmen who chose to submit | ||||||
| Academic year | Undergraduates | Graduate | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | 10,832 | 6,171 | 17,003 |
| 2018–2019 | 11,117 | 6,214 | 17,331 |
| 2019–2020 | 11,307 | 6,504 | 17,811 |
| 2020–2021 | 11,334 | 6,475 | 17,809 |
| 2021–2022 | 12,089 | 7,007 | 19,096 |
| 2022–2023 | 12,504 | 6,898 | 19,402 |
| Race and ethnicity | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42% | ||
| Hispanic | 23% | ||
| Foreign national | 13% | ||
| Black | 9% | ||
| Other | 7% | ||
| Asian | 5% | ||
| Economic diversity | |||
| Low-income | 13% | ||
| Affluent | 87% | ||
| School | Tuition | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $50,226 | $68,458 |
| Graduate school | $37,624 | $64,776 |
| Law school | $52,390 | $80,168 |
| Medical school (in-state Florida residents) | $40,494 | $69,051 |
| Medical school (non-Florida residents) | $44,107 | $72,664 |
Student life
See also: Iron Arrow Honor Society, Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami Rugby Football Club, and WVUM
The University of Miami has many groups and activities for students. There are 31 social groups called fraternities and sororities, some focusing on different cultures. The school also has over 300 student clubs. These include groups like Amnesty International and Habitat for Humanity, a yearbook named Ibis, a cable TV channel called UMTV, a Spanish TV channel called UniMiami, a student magazine called Distraction Magazine, and a radio station called WVUM that has been on the air since 1967. Students have also published a newspaper called The Miami Hurricane since 1929.
Athletics
Main article: Miami Hurricanes
See also: Band of the Hour, Miami Hurricanes baseball, Miami Hurricanes football, Miami Hurricanes men's basketball, Miami Hurricanes women's basketball, Miami Hurricanes women's soccer, and University of Miami Alma Mater
The University of Miami's teams are called the Miami Hurricanes. They are part of NCAA Division I and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Hurricanes have seven men's teams and ten women's teams in sports like football, basketball, and soccer.
The team's mascot is Sebastian the Ibis, and they have a marching band called Band of the Hour.
Football
Main article: Miami Hurricanes football
See also: Catholics vs. Convicts (film), FIU–Miami football brawl, Hard Rock Stadium, List of Miami Hurricanes in the NFL draft, Miami Hurricanes football (1926 to 1978), The U (film), Wide Right I, and Wide Right II
The University of Miami football team has won five national championships. Many players have gone on to play professionally. The team plays at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Baseball
Main article: Miami Hurricanes baseball
See also: Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field
The University of Miami baseball team has won four national championships. Many players have played in Major League Baseball. The team plays at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
Men's and women's basketball
Main articles: Miami Hurricanes men's basketball and Miami Hurricanes women's basketball
See also: Watsco Center
The men's basketball team has done well in big tournaments several times, and some players have gone to the NBA. The women's team reached a big round for the first time in 2022–23, and some of its players have played in the WNBA. Both teams play at Watsco Center.
Men's and women's tennis
Players from the University of Miami's tennis program have done well in amateur and professional tennis.
Other sports
Further information: Miami Hurricanes women's soccer
See also: Cobb Stadium
The University of Miami women's soccer team and its men's and women's track and field teams play at Cobb Stadium.
People
Notable alumni
Main article: List of University of Miami alumni
Since it opened in 1925, many University of Miami alumni have become well-known leaders and influencers around the world. Some have served as presidents or prime ministers in countries such as Honduras, Peru, Belize, and Iceland. Others have won important awards like the Pulitzer Prize or the Grammy Award. Famous alumni also include actors like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, musicians such as Gloria Estefan and Enrique Iglesias, and many successful athletes in sports like baseball, basketball, and football.
Notable faculty
Main article: List of University of Miami faculty
The University of Miami has had many respected teachers and experts. Some have won the highest awards in science, such as the Nobel Prize. Others are known for their work in writing, history, economics, medicine, and many other areas. Famous teachers have included writers, scientists, ambassadors, and leaders in many fields.
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