Florida International University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,721

2024 Average Net Price

$11,178

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

54.7%

32,855 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

54,723

63% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

74.4%

2,916 Graduates

About

Florida International University is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Florida International University were General Psychology (1,500 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (936 degrees), and General Hospitality Management (756 degrees).

In 2024, 17,064 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida International University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (10,344 degrees), 5.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,925 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida International University is $4,721, which is $−27,199 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida International University is $4,721, which is $27,199 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,178.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending Florida International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,721

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida International University was $4,721. The cost of tuition at Florida International University is $−27,199 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$11,178

2024 Value

4.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Florida International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,178. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Florida International University grew by 4.06%.

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

$12,328

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida International University was of $12,328 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.66% between 2023 and 2024.

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

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Florida International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 61% 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.

Admissions

Florida International University received 32,855 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 31.2% annual growth. Out of those 32,855 applicants, 17,957 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.7% acceptance rate.

There were 54,723 students enrolled at Florida International University in 2024. 90% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida International University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

17,957

Accepted Out of 32,855

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida International University was 54.7% (17,957 admissions from 32,855 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 58.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 31.2%, while admissions grew by 21.9%.

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

90%

Submission Percentage (2024)

4,700

Scores Submitted (2024)

90% of enrolled first-time students at Florida International University in 2024 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 54,723 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Florida International University is 34,489 students and the part-time enrollment is 20,234. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Florida International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 9.71% White, 2.82% Asian, 2% Two or More Races, 0.0457% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0439% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Florida International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (37.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Female (6.64%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.5%) and White Female (9.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida International University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54,723 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida International University is 34,489 and the part-time enrollment is 20,234. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Florida International University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% 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%

2024 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 (82%), 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 (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
35,483 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,183 enrolled students
White
5,313 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida International University is 64.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 9.71% White, 2.82% Asian, 2% Two or More Races, 0.0457% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0439% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 419 students (0.766%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 3,568 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 (10,344 degrees awarded). There were 5.37 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,925 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida International University is General Psychology (1,500 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (936 degrees) and General Hospitality Management (756 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Architecture and Related Services (182 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,140 degrees), and Psychology (1,707 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (286,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (230,025 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (127,221 people), Human resources workers (123,041 people), and Postsecondary teachers (115,041 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida International University in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (182 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,140 degrees), Psychology (1,707 degrees), Communications (703 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (94 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Florida International University are Architecture and Related Services (182 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,140 degrees), Psychology (1,707 degrees), Communications (703 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (94 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (652,334 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (364,731 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (341,125 people), Computer Systems Design (229,837 people), and Outpatient care centers (224,863 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.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

192 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Florida International University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 192 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,748

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

10,316

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 6,748 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University, which is 0.654 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,316).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 606 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.54 times more than the 171 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 1,375 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University in General Psychology, which is 5.15 times more than the 267 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 49% of students graduating from Florida International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
10,344 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,925 degrees awarded
White
1,805 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida International University is hispanic or latino (10,344 degrees awarded). There were 5.37 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,925 degrees).

0.451% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
7,223 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
7,067 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
6,691 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida International University is hispanic or latino female (7,223 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (7,067 degrees).

Operations

Florida International University has an endowment valued at nearly $338M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 31M (9.19%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Florida International University had a total salary expenditure of 1.32B. Florida International University employs 432 Instructors, 319 Professors and 299 Associate professors. Most academics at Florida International University are Male Professor (237), Female Instructor (219), and Male Instructor (213).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida International University are: Management, with 988 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 771 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 510 employees.

Endowment

$338M

2024 Endowment

10.1%

growth from 2023

Florida International University has an endowment valued at about $338M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida International University grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $85.7M higher 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

$171M - Federal
$12.5M - State
$3.99M - Local

As of 2024, Florida International University received $171M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.5M from state grants and contracts, and $3.99M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$808M

2024 Salaries

11.7%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Florida International University paid a median of $808M in salaries, which represents 61.1% of their overall expenditure ($1.32B) and a 11.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.67% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 27.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$160M

Instructional Salaries

1,297

Number of Employees

In 2024, Florida International University paid a total of $160M to 1,297 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida International University were Management with 988 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 771 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 510 employees.

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