First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 5, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 5, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.miami.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Miami course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | MTH 171 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MTH 171 (4) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIL 101 (3) | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 121, 113 (5) | |
| Physics 1 | 5 | PHY 101 (4) | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | WRS 105 (3) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | ENG 210 (3) | |
| United States History | 5 | HIS 101 (3) |
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| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | MTH 171 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MTH 171 (4) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIL 101 (3) | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 121, 113 (5) | |
| Physics 1 | 5 | PHY 101 (4) | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | WRS 105 (3) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | ENG 210 (3) | |
| United States History | 5 | HIS 101 (3) | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 110 (3) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC 120 (4) | |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | ECO 212 (3) | |
| Microeconomics | 5 | ECO 211 (3) | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIS 192 (3) | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | ESC 111 (3) | |
| Physics 2 | 5 | PHY 102 (4) | |
| European History | 5 | HIS 132 (3) | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEG 110 (3) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPA 102 (3) | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POL 201 (3) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CSC 119 (4) | |
| Art History | 4 | ARH 131 (3) | |
| Music Theory | 5 | MTC 110 (3) | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | Placement out of ART 101 after portfolio approval…Placement out of ART 101 after portfolio approval (Not applicable; placement only) | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | Placement out of ART 101 after portfolio approval…Placement out of ART 101 after portfolio approval (Not applicable; placement only) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | AAS 150 (3) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHI 102 (3) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POL 202 (3) | |
| Cybersecurity | 4 | CSC 116 (3) | |
| Drawing | 4 | Placement out of ART 101 after portfolio approval…Placement out of ART 101 after portfolio approval (Not applicable; placement only) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRE 102 (3) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 102 (3) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITA 102 (3) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPN 102 (3) | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101 (3) | |
| Physics C | 5 | PHY 221 (3) | |
| Precalculus | 5 | MTH 108 (3) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPA 202 (3) |
Source: admissions.miami.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 233 |
| Finance | 224 |
| Psychology | 164 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 134 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 113 |
| Advertising | 102 |
| Business Administration and Management | 91 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 90 |
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| Economics | 90 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 86 |
| Political Science and Government | 83 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 74 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 64 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 62 |
| Computer Science | 55 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 54 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 49 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 48 |
| Legal Studies | 46 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 42 |
| Business Statistics | 41 |
| Biochemistry | 40 |
| Accounting | 39 |
| Music, Other | 36 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 35 |
| Environmental Studies | 34 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 33 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 32 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 32 |
| Industrial Engineering | 31 |
| Neuroscience | 30 |
| General Studies | 29 |
| Criminology | 29 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 26 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 26 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Public Health | 23 |
| Real Estate | 23 |
| History | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 18 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 18 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 17 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 17 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 17 |
| Music Performance | 16 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 15 |
| Music Teacher Education | 14 |
| English Language and Literature | 14 |
| Acting | 13 |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 13 |
| Family and Community Services | 12 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 11 |
| Creative Writing | 11 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 11 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 10 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 10 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 9 |
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 9 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 7 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 7 |
| Accounting and Finance | 7 |
| Architectural Engineering | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| Voice and Opera | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Computer Engineering | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Meteorology | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Journalism | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 2 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 |
| Public Administration | 2 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Computer Graphics | 1 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1 |
| Medical Anthropology | 1 |
| Painting | 1 |
| Sculpture | 1 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 1 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of Miami ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #6 for Cybersecurityof 50 colleges
- #7 for Financeof 50 colleges
- #7 for Nursingof 50 colleges
- #8 for Kinesiology and exercise scienceof 50 colleges
- #8 for Real estateof 38 colleges
- #9 for Microbiology and immunologyof 50 colleges
- #9 for Pre-pharmacyof 50 colleges
- #9 for Pre-physician assistantof 50 colleges
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- #10 for Pre-physical therapyof 50 colleges
- #16 for Ecology and environmental biologyof 50 colleges
- #18 for Marketingof 50 colleges
- #19 for Industrial engineeringof 50 colleges
- #20 for Public healthof 50 colleges
- #21 for Aerospace engineeringof 50 colleges
- #24 for Geology and earth sciencesof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Baseball, Basketball, Diving, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
21% of men in fraternities · 22% of women in sororities · 22% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
6,457,988 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Miami International (MIA)
Nearest hub airport
Miami International (MIA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.0 of 20
Elevation
14 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
64°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
29 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,190 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Florida International University6 mi
- Albizu University-Miami7 mi
- Barry University12 mi
- Florida Memorial University14 mi
- St. Thomas University14 mi
- Nova Southeastern University25 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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