UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL 12,570 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
FloridaPre-MedACC
Accept
19.0%
Yield
26.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1330–1470
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
660–720
SAT Math (mid 50%)
670–750
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
30–33
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage GPA of 3.8
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$63,456
Total COA
$90,460
Avg need-based aid
$49,674
Avg merit award
$23,780
Net price after avg need aid
$40,786
Miami meets 0.93% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Stamps Scholarship
$90,460 – $90,460 / yr (renewable)
Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship
$63,456 – $63,456 / yr (renewable)
Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship
$63,456 – $63,456 / yr (renewable)
President's Scholarship
$30,000 – $30,000 / yr (renewable)
Canes Achievement Award
$20,000 – $20,000 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Miami's AP Policy
The University of Miami awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5 in most subjects. Some subjects may award credit for a score of 3. The amount of credit awarded varies by subject and score. A maximum of 30 credits can be earned through advanced standing.
Min score
3
Credit cap
30 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankImportant
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.
Distilled Themes
transformative educationresearch and innovationservice to community
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01They are looking for students who are not just academically strong, but also have a demonstrated passion for making an impact.
- 02Early Decision is a significant advantage here, with a much higher acceptance rate than Regular Decision.
- 03Character and personal qualities are 'Very Important,' so the essay and recommendations need to tell a compelling story.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01A spike in a particular area of interest, showing deep commitment and talent.
- 02A narrative that connects your past experiences to your future goals and how Miami fits into that picture.
- 03Strong evidence of leadership and a desire to contribute to the campus community.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A generic application that doesn't show genuine interest in the University of Miami
- Lack of rigor in your high school curriculum, even with a high GPA
- A low level of demonstrated interest, as they do consider it in their process
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Marine Biology and Oceanography; Business Administration and Management; Nursing; Frost School of Music; Miller School of Medicine (Pre-Med track)
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Mid-December
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Late February
Early Action
Non-binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Late January
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2025-2026)
TrackedWeight: Considered
The University of Miami considers demonstrated interest, using it to review deferred and waitlisted applicants, and tracks engagement through visits, emails, and early applications.
What they watch
- Campus visit
- Virtual info session
- Email opens / clicks
- Applying ED
- Applying EA
- Rep visit at your HS
Coach action
Apply early, attend a virtual session, open emails, and connect with your admissions counselor at a high school visit or college fair.
Provenance