Chances of getting into University of Miami
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Miami and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Miami is 33%. It ranks #4 in Florida and #100 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Miami is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 13,282 out of 40,133 applicants were admitted.
The school has very high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 15 percent (SAT 1250/1420 ACT 28/32). University of Miami typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average weighted GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Miami application fee is $70 and applications are due by Jan 1.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. University of Miami is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Miami SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 620 |
| SAT Math 25th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1250 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 700 |
| SAT Math 75th | 720 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1420 |
| Average SAT Score | 1340
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Miami?
University of Miami typically prefers applicants to be in the top 18 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1250 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1160. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1340 out of 1600. Miami ranks #2 in Florida and #91 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. 51 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
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Miami ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 29 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 28 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 34 |
| ACT Math 75th | 30 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
| Average ACT Score | 30
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Miami?
Admission data indicates that Miami regularly accepts students with ACT's of 28 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 12 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 26 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #2 in Florida and #79 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 43 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Miami.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Miami GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into University of Miami?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Miami. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Miami was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #16 in Florida for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Miami will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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High School Class Rank
51% of University of Miami freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 51% |
| Top 25% of class | 78% |
| Top 50% of class | 95% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 22,801 | 17,332 | 40,133 |
| Accepted | 6,737 | 6,545 | 13,282 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 38% | 33% |
| Enrolled | 1,187 | 1,172 | 2,359 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 18% | 18% | 18% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Miami is $70.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Miami and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Considered but not required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=135726 IPEDS survey data for University of Miami.
FAQs
Does University of Miami prefer SAT or ACT?
51% of students submit their SAT scores to Miami. 43% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Miami?
33% of those who apply are granted admission to Miami. Admission competition is high and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Miami?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1250 and 1420. 51% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Miami?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 28 and 32. 43% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.