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Florida Memorial University

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL · Suburb · 1,183 students
Website Common App Scorecard
$23,238
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
31%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$36,624
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
85%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1879, Florida Memorial University is a private historically Black institution in Miami Gardens and holds the distinction of being the only HBCU in South Florida. The university is best known for its standout Aviation program—one of the few among HBCUs nationwide, equipped with its own fleet of aircraft and flight simulators—alongside strong offerings in cybersecurity, business administration, criminal justice, and education. Blending deep cultural heritage with South Florida's urban vibrancy, FMU offers a tight-knit, empowering campus experience highlighted by active Greek life, competitive NAIA athletics, and renowned performing arts groups such as the marching band and the Ambassador Chorale.

Wikipedia:Florida Memorial University is a private historically black college in Miami Gardens, Florida. Founded as the Florida Baptist Institute, today it claims a focus on broader Christianity and is a member of the United Negro College Fund.

Location
Miami Gardens, FL, 33054-6199 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$20,174
Housing & food (on campus)$9,656
Books & supplies$2,800
Cost of attendance$35,809
Average net price$23,238
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$20,174
Housing & food (on campus)$9,656
Books & supplies$2,800
Cost of attendance$35,809
Average net price$23,238
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,882
$30–48k
$22,868
$48–75k
$24,425
$75–110k
$26,861
$110k+
$30,076
Grants from the school
24% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,793
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
31%
Within 4 yrs
21%
Back for yr 2
50%
Transferred
12%
Pell students: 31.3% · others: 30.4% 
8 yrs after starting
35% graduated · 16% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 48% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$28,943
10 yrs after entry$36,624
Debt
Median at graduation$30,063
Monthly payment$319
Middle 50% owe$6.6k–$37.4k
90th percentile$50,500
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 83.5% · women 86.1% 
Yield: 4.8% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
69%
First-gen
46%
Family income
$20,624
Independent
10%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
3%
Where first-years come from
In state (FL)
68.7%
Out of state
17.8%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: GA 11 · IL 6 · PA 6 · MD 5 · NE 5

Race & ethnicity
White
4%
Hispanic
3%
Black
83%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$28,943
After 10 yrs
$36,624
Business Administration, Management and Operations21
Criminal Justice and Corrections19
Biology, General14
Psychology, General13
Air Transportation13
Accounting and Related Services8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies6
Sociology6
Marketing6
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management5
Music5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General3
Social Work3
Information Science/Studies2
Chemistry2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
69%
Faculty salary
$7,615/mo
Teaching spend
$3,701
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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