Fast Facts
Admission Checklist
12,000+
o Common Application o Official high school/secondary school transcript(s) o School Report from your school official o One letter of recommendation o Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo results
undergraduate (full-time, degree-seeking) and 5,000+ Graduate & Professional Students
50%
undergraduate courses have 18 or fewer students
105
countries represented by undergraduate students
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
9
undergraduate schools & colleges
100+
undergraduate majors & programs
Top international countries represented by citizenship • Spain • Brazil • Colombia • United Kingdom • Germany • Canada • Mexico • China • India • Kuwait
18
division I teams miamihurricanes.com
80+
programs in 26 countries (including 15 UPrograms)
300+
student-run clubs & organizations
Tier 1 AAU Research Institution
$526M
90+
in annual research and sponsored program expenditures (FY25)
centers & labs
(from students whose native language is not English)
o Optional: ACT and/or SAT Scores if graduating from a secondary school outside the U.S.
You may self-report your test scores on the Common Application. Applicants graduating from a high school in the U.S. are required to submit test scores. If you are applying to the School of Architecture or a BFA Studio Art degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, you may submit a portfolio in lieu of test scores. Applicants for performance-based majors in the Frost School of Music and the BFA Theatre Arts program are not required to submit test scores; however, an audition is required.
There may be additional requirements for special programs. miami.edu/apply
Admission Plans & Deadlines ADMISSION PLAN
APPLICATION DEADLINE
FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE
ADMISSION NOTIFICATION
Early Decision I†
November 1
November 15
Mid-December
Early Action
November 1
November 15
Late January
Early Decision II†
January 5
January 5
Late February
Regular Decision
January 5
January 5
April 1
†Early Decision I and II are binding options, which means applicants commit to attending the University of Miami if admitted.
Questions? Visit miami.edu/intlfaq for more information.
Fall 2026 Application Data at a Glance*
54,218
total number of completed applications
3.81
average unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale for admitted students
22%
admission rate
39
average IB score on a scale of 42 for admitted students
Average English proficiency test scores for admitted students. admissions.miami.edu/epr
4.83 7.55 TOEFL
IELTS
*As of July 2026. Values may change by the time of Fall Census.
134.2 DET
Financial Aid & Scholarships Our holistic review process ensures all applicants are automatically considered for scholarships when they apply, regardless of financial need, and are based on a student’s academic accomplishments. Students who apply by November 1 are considered for our Premier Scholarships, which can cover up to the full cost of attendance. miami.edu/scholarships To be considered for all types of need-based financial aid, you must file the CSS Profile, along with supporting documents. finaid.miami.edu
$104,091
2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance for foreign national undergraduates living on campus
$275M
in University Scholarships & Grants awarded in 2025