Overview
Enrollment
Florida International University (FIU) occupies two main campuses in Miami-Dade County: the larger Modesto A. Maidique Campus in western Miami and the Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami. Established in 1965, FIU has grown to become one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States, with its main campus featuring modern academic buildings and research facilities spread across 342 acres. The university maintains a competitive admission process and offers comprehensive academic programs, with particular strengths in business, engineering, international relations, and hospitality management. FIU operates as a research institution with multiple research centers and institutes, while housing students in traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations across both campuses. The FIU Panthers compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of Conference USA, with their football program playing home games at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the main campus.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
FIU is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Florida International University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#628 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#207 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Florida
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Florida
#38 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1250 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 4.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Florida Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,844 |
| Room and Board | $12,156 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,971 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,844 |
| Room and Board | $12,156 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,779 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 35% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
| Engineering | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133951 IPEDS survey data for Florida International University.
Current students may use the Florida International University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025