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College Profile · Fall 2027 Entry
University of Miami Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Cost, Financial Aid and Deadlines
Coral Gables, FL · 12,913 undergraduates. Everything families need to apply to University of Miami for fall 2027, verified against the school’s own Common Data Set, cost of attendance and admissions pages, with ConnectPrep’s strategic read.
By Jeremy Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep
Updated October 11, 2026 · Data verified against official sources
✓ Every figure cited
Quick answer
University of Miami admitted 22.1% of 54,218 first-year applicants.[1] The middle 50% SAT range for admitted students is 1350 to 1480.[1] The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $98,872.[2] For fall 2027 entry, deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, Early Decision II Jan 5, Early Action Nov 1, Regular Decision Jan 5.[3]
22.1%
Overall admit rate[1]
1350 to 1480
Middle 50% SAT[1]
$98,872
Cost of attendance, 2026-2027[2]
83.0%
Six-year graduation rate[5]
University of Miami at a Glance
- Location
- Coral Gables, FL
- Type
- Private nonprofit
- Student to faculty ratio
- 11:1[4]
- Endowment
- $1.6 billion (federal data)[4]
- SAT/ACT, fall 2027
- Required (with exceptions: Frost performance, BFA, Architecture, non-US high schools)[3]
- Application
- Common App[3]
- First-year retention
- 93.0%[7]
The ConnectPrep Take on University of Miami
The ConnectPrep take
Miami's review is holistic and contextual: it weighs each applicant's achievements and challenges against their background, school and experiences, and it names softer elements such as unique talents and community contributions. With 54,218 applicants and a 22.1% admit rate, the early rounds carry the class. In fall 2025, 39 percent of the entering class enrolled through Early Decision and 38 percent through Early Action. ED I and EA both close Nov 1, with ED II and Regular Decision on Jan 5. Miami requires the SAT or ACT, though self-reported scores are accepted and some arts, architecture and international applicants are exempt. With a middle 50% SAT of 1350 to 1480, aim for 1415 or higher and push toward 1480. The costliest mistake is applying ED II or RD and losing eligibility for Premier Scholarships.
What to do this fall
- Apply ED I or EA by Nov 1; only those applicants are considered for Stamps, Singer and other Premier Scholarships.
- Plan testing early, since Miami requires the SAT or ACT, and target 1415 or higher on the SAT.
- Frost School of Music applicants in ED II or RD must submit the supplement and prescreen by Dec 1.
- File the CSS Profile by Nov 15 for ED I and EA, or by Jan 5 for ED II and RD.
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University of Miami Admissions Statistics
| Applicant pool |
Applied |
Admitted |
Admit rate |
| All first-year applicants[1] |
54,218 |
11,961 |
22.1% |
Testing and academic profile
| Academic profile of admitted students |
Middle 50% or share |
| SAT composite[1] |
1350 to 1480 |
| ACT composite[1] |
28 to 33 |
| Average high school GPA[1] |
3.81 |
ConnectPrep score target
Aim for 1480 on the SAT, the 75th percentile here, or 33 on the ACT. A higher score is always better, and the test can be retaken. Not there yet? Take a free practice test and we will build the plan to close the gap.
What University of Miami looks for
In its own words: Miami says it uses a holistic review process that considers every aspect of the application and evaluates each applicant's achievements and challenges within the context of their background, school and experiences, including softer elements such as unique talents and community contributions.[8]
University of Miami Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round |
Deadline |
Decision |
| Early Decision I |
Nov 1 |
ED I mid-Dec; ED II late Feb |
| Early Decision II |
Jan 5 |
|
| Early Action |
Nov 1 |
late Jan |
| Regular Decision |
Jan 5 |
Apr 1 |
Insider deadlines families miss
These scholarship, honors, program, interview and aid deadlines come from University of Miami’s own pages. Anything tagged Before RD is due before the Regular Decision deadline.
| Program or rule |
Deadline |
What to know |
Premier Scholarships (Stamps, Singer, Hammond, Weeks, Jenkins)
Before RD |
Nov 1 (ED I or EA required) |
Only ED I and EA applicants (Nov 1) are considered for Premier Scholarships; ED II and RD applicants are considered for merit scholarships only.[9] |
Frost School of Music supplemental application and prescreen
Before RD |
Nov 1 (ED I, EA); Dec 1 (ED II, RD) |
Frost RD applications and supplemental materials are due Dec 1, a month before the Jan 5 RD deadline.[3] |
| Theatre Arts BFA (Musical Theatre audition request; design and stage management portfolios) |
Nov 5 (ED I); Nov 20 (EA); Jan 19 (ED II); Feb 11 (RD) |
Musical Theatre audition request form and fee have their own deadlines; stage management and design portfolios are due Nov 13, Dec 15, Jan 25 and Feb 5 by round.[3] |
| Architecture and Art BFA portfolios |
Nov 13 (ED I); Nov 20 (EA); Jan 25 (ED II); Feb 5 (RD) |
Portfolio deadlines follow the final credentials dates for each round.[3] |
| CSS Profile |
Nov 15 (ED I, EA); Jan 5 (ED II, RD) |
All aid applicants must complete the CSS Profile.[3] |
See how University of Miami compares with other colleges in the South deadlines database or the full 2026-2027 college application deadlines hub.
University of Miami Cost and Financial Aid
| Cost and aid |
Figure |
| Cost of attendance (2026-2027)[2] |
$98,872 |
| Tuition[2] |
$66,312 |
First-year undergraduate living on campus; includes $2,030 in fees, $16,958 housing, $9,400 meals (21 meals per week plan), books, personal, transportation and loan fees. International students: $104,091.[2]
What families actually pay: net price by income
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus the average grants and scholarships for first-year students receiving aid, by family income. It comes from federal data, which runs a year or two behind the school’s current cost figures.[4]
| Family income |
Average net price per year |
| $0 to $30,000 |
$15,978 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 |
$17,941 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 |
$21,768 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 |
$27,982 |
| Over $110,000 |
$50,352 |
| All aided students |
$37,244 |
Academics and Majors at University of Miami
Signature programs
Foote Fellows Honors Program
One of the honors and scholars programs Miami offers for students who excel academically and as leaders in their communities.[10]
PRISM (Advanced Program for Integrated Science and Math)
An honors and scholars track built around integrated science and mathematics.[10]
Health Professions Mentoring Program
An honors and scholars program for students interested in careers in the health professions.[10]
Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
A dedicated school for marine, atmospheric and earth science that enrolls about 6 percent of Miami's students by school or college.[1]
Choosing a major and getting in
Some Miami programs add requirements to the standard application. The Frost School of Music requires a supplemental application, prescreen and audition (Audio Technology and Music Industry applicants do not audition but must submit test scores); BFA Theatre Arts Stage Management and Design/Technical Production require a portfolio and Musical Theatre requires an audition; and Architecture and BFA Fine Art applicants who apply without test scores must submit a portfolio.[8]
Special admission paths
- Early Decision I and II (39 percent of the fall 2025 entering class enrolled through ED).[1]
- Early Action (38 percent of the fall 2025 entering class).[1]
- Frost School of Music audition-based admission.[1]
- Honors and scholars programs including Foote Fellows and PRISM.[1]
University of Miami Retention and Graduation Rates
| Outcome |
Figure |
| First-year students who returned for sophomore year[7] |
93.0% |
| Graduated within four years[5] |
73.0% |
| Graduated within six years[5] |
83.0% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting college[4] |
$75,328 |
| Median federal loan debt of graduates[4] |
$17,500 |
| Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants[4] |
15% |
Make University of Miami a realistic goal
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University of Miami FAQs
What is the University of Miami acceptance rate?
University of Miami admitted 22.1% of first-year applicants (11,961 of 54,218).
When are the University of Miami application deadlines for 2026-27?
For students entering in fall 2027: Early Decision I Nov 1; Early Decision II Jan 5; Early Action Nov 1; Regular Decision Jan 5. 2 scholarship, honors or program deadlines come before Regular Decision; see the insider deadlines table on this page.
How much does University of Miami cost?
The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $98,872.
What SAT score do you need for University of Miami?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1350 to 1480 on the SAT and 28 to 33 on the ACT. ConnectPrep advises aiming for 1480, the 75th percentile. Testing policy for fall 2027 entry: Required (with exceptions: Frost performance, BFA, Architecture, non-US high schools).
Does the University of Miami require the SAT or ACT?
Yes, for most applicants, and self-reported scores are accepted. Performance-based Frost School of Music programs, BFA programs in Arts and Sciences, the School of Architecture, and students graduating from high schools outside the United States may apply with or without scores. The middle 50% SAT is 1350 to 1480 and the ACT is 28 to 33.
Does applying early help at the University of Miami?
The early rounds fill most of the class. In fall 2025, 39 percent of the entering class enrolled through Early Decision and 38 percent through Early Action. Applying by Nov 1 through ED I or EA is also the only way to be considered for Premier Scholarships, so we encourage early application for almost every serious candidate.
About the author
Jeremy Fine
Jeremy Fine founded ConnectPrep in 2013 and brings more than 20 years of experience in education, spanning test preparation, college advising and academic program management. He holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh.
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This profile is an independent ConnectPrep resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Miami. Figures come from the sources listed above as published when checked in October 2026; the Common Data Set year is noted where used. Policies and costs change, so confirm with the school before applying.
