School Profile: Florida International University

Florida International University

Miami, FL

39,936 undergraduates of 61,861 total students

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Public

4 Year

Suburb

Large

How to Understand School Data

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $6,565
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $18,963
  • Books and Supplies: $1,350
  • Campus Housing: $11,076
  • Other Expenses: $5,006

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$6,232

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $2,688
$30,001-$48,000 $4,163
$48,001-$75,000 $8,283
$75,001-$110,000 $11,901
$110,001+ $12,755

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
67% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
90% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$52,000

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Psychology, General
$28,646
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$35,508
Biology, General
$19,649
Communication and Media Studies
$34,301
Hospitality Administration/Management
$33,783

Finance and Financial Management Services
$46,589
Marketing
$37,504
International Business
$43,290
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$35,656
Business Administration, Management and...
$40,213
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$58,763
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$31,561
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$37,354
Teacher Education and Professional...
$39,886
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$68,643
Accounting and Related Services
$51,034
Political Science and Government
$28,296
International Relations and National Security...
$33,211
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities...
$30,219
Mechanical Engineering
$70,178
English Language and Literature, General
$25,400
Civil Engineering
$61,791
Fine and Studio Arts
$21,092
Teacher Education and Professional...
$26,353
Human Resources Management and Services
$42,748
Computer Engineering
$70,947
Social Work
$34,912
Public Administration
$46,477
Sociology
$28,987
Chemistry
$32,021
Electrical, Electronics and Communications...
$72,397
Economics
$41,132
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
$62,039
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
$30,295
Construction Engineering Technologies
$69,627
History
$30,311
Philosophy
$25,534
Management Information Systems and Services
$56,293
Music
$19,898
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$29,753
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$19,123
Environmental/Environmental Health...
$61,473

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 550 630

SAT Math

800 510 610

ACT

36 21 27

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

64%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

85%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$12,499 - $27,022

$133 - $286 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 5% of parents borrow federal loans.

$14,249

$169 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

2%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

47%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

64% / 36%

Full-time / Part-time
39,936 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

67% Hispanic
12% Black
9% White
7% Non-resident alien
3% Asian
2% Two or more races
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