Florida International University
Miami, Florida
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1965Large suburbSEVP certified
About
Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university with its main campus in Westchester, Florida, United States. Founded in 1965 by the Florida Legislature, the school opened to students in 1972. It is a constituent part of the State University System of Florida and one of four state-designated Preeminent State Research Universities. FIU is classified as a Carnegie "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" institution. It has 11 colleges and more than 40 centers, facilities, labs, and institutes that offer more than 200 programs of study. It has an annual budget of over $1.7 billion and an annual economic impact of over $5 billion. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$20,204
- Estimated total for international students
- US$37,243
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$6,565
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$23,604
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 39,508
- Graduate students
- 9,530
- International undergraduates
- 7%
- Students per teacher
- 24 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 55%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 550–640 · Maths 520–620
- ACT
- 21–27
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$65,722
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (238)
Bachelor's degrees80 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArchitecture and Related Services, OtherArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational and Comparative EducationInternational/Globalization StudiesLandscape ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralVisual and Performing Arts, Other
Master's degrees80 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer Systems AnalysisComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInterior ArchitectureInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational and Comparative EducationInternational/Globalization StudiesLandscape ArchitectureLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees38 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLawMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
LawMedicineRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Graduate certificates35 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArchitectureArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCurriculum and InstructionDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesLandscape ArchitectureManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial WorkTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.