Florida International University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,721

2023 Average Net Price

$10,742

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0101%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

58.8%

25,034 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

53,953

61.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

73.9%

2,559 Graduates

About

Florida International University is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Florida International University were General Psychology (1,548 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (920 degrees), and General Finance (573 degrees).

In 2023, 17,350 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida International University. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (10,770 degrees), 5.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,049 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida International University is $4,721, which is $−26,282 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida International University was 0.0101%, corresponding to 1 out of the 9,868 total borrowers.

About the photo: Green Library is one of the largest libraries in the Southeastern U.S. and is the largest building on-campus.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida International University is $4,721, which is $26,283 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,742.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Florida International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,721

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Florida International University was $4,721. The cost of tuition at Florida International University is $−26,283 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Florida International University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,742

2023 Value

8.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Florida International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,742. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Florida International University grew by 8.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,797

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida International University was of $12,797 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.03% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Florida International University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Florida International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.39% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0101%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida International University was 0.0101%, which represents 1 out of the 9868 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Florida International University received 25,034 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 44.3% annual growth. Out of those 25,034 applicants, 14,729 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.8% acceptance rate.

There were 53,953 students enrolled at Florida International University in 2023. 91% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida International University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

14,729

Accepted Out of 25,034

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida International University was 58.8% (14,729 admissions from 25,034 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 63.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 44.3%, while admissions grew by 33%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Florida International University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

91%

Submission Percentage (2023)

4,703

Scores Submitted (2023)

91% of enrolled first-time students at Florida International University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida International University had a total enrollment of 53,953 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Florida International University is 33,332 students and the part-time enrollment is 20,621. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Florida International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 10.1% White, 2.8% Asian, 1.99% Two or More Races, 0.0538% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Florida International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (37.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (27.6%) and Black or African American Female (6.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.1%) and White Female (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida International University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53,953 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida International University is 33,332 and the part-time enrollment is 20,621. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Florida International University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida International University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida International University was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Florida International University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida International University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
34,555 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,117 enrolled students
White
5,470 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida International University is 64% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 10.1% White, 2.8% Asian, 1.99% Two or More Races, 0.0538% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 416 students (0.771%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3,778 more women than men received degrees from Florida International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida International University is hispanic or latino (10,770 degrees awarded). There were 5.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,049 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida International University is General Psychology (1,548 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (920 degrees) and General Finance (573 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,215 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (173 degrees), and Psychology (1,747 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida International University are Physicians (467,446 people), Other managers (368,311 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (265,311 people), Postsecondary teachers (210,042 people), and Registered nurses (172,247 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida International University in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,215 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (173 degrees), Psychology (1,747 degrees), Communications (742 degrees), and Biology (1,046 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida International University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Florida International University are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,215 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (173 degrees), Psychology (1,747 degrees), Communications (742 degrees), and Biology (1,046 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida International University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,056,227 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (989,932 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (777,950 people), Computer Systems Design (636,371 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (575,149 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida International University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
1,548 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
920 degrees awarded
General Finance
573 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Florida International University was General Psychology with 1,548 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Florida International University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,786

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

10,564

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 6,786 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University, which is 0.642 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,564).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida International University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 456 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.97 times more than the 115 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,437 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University in General Psychology, which is 5.66 times more than the 254 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from Florida International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (87%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Florida International University is Female and Asian (87% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.0782% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
10,770 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,049 degrees awarded
White
1,796 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida International University is hispanic or latino (10,770 degrees awarded). There were 5.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,049 degrees).

0.478% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
6,614 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
4,156 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,396 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida International University is hispanic or latino female (6,614 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (4,156 degrees).

Operations

Florida International University has an endowment valued at nearly $307M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.1M (5.27%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Florida International University had a total salary expenditure of 1.21B. Florida International University employs 414 Instructors, 331 Associate professors and 304 Professors. Most academics at Florida International University are Male Professor (228), Female Instructor (214), and Male Instructor (200).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida International University are: Management, with 970 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 754 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 487 employees.

Endowment

$307M

2023 Endowment

7.86%

growth from 2022

Florida International University has an endowment valued at about $307M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida International University grew 7.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $127M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Florida International University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$173M - Federal
$11M - State
$3.85M - Local

As of 2023, Florida International University received $173M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11M from state grants and contracts, and $3.85M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$724M

2023 Salaries

4.67%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Florida International University paid a median of $724M in salaries, which represents 59.9% of their overall expenditure ($1.21B) and a 4.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 27.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.35% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$153M

Instructional Salaries

1,307

Number of Employees

In 2023, Florida International University paid a total of $153M to 1,307 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

414 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

970 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida International University were Instructor with 414 employees, Associate professor with 331 employees, and Professor with 304 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida International University were Management with 970 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 754 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 487 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida International University was Male Professor with 228 employees, Female Instructor with 214 employees, and Male Instructor with 200 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florida International University.

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