the university of miami

The University Of Miami (also known as UM or U of M) is one of the most frequently searched universities in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of American colleges.

U of M is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. Established in 1925, the college currently serves an enrollment of roughly 17,000 students, with more undergraduates than post graduates in attendance.

The acceptance rate at U of M is approximately 38 percent. To get accepted, most students need an unweighted high school GPA of 3.7 or better, with an SAT score of at least 1300.

The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Notable UM graduates include actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Grace Slick, and singer Gloria Estefan, as well as many top athletes and CEOs, among others.

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The University of Miami is one of 29 Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), along with the following 28 other private institutions:

SCHOOL CITY

Ave Maria University Ave Maria (a planned educational development)
Barry University Miami Shores
Beacon College Leesburg
Bethune Cookman University Daytona Beach
Eckerd College St. Petersburg
Edward Waters College Jacksonville
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Everglades University Boca Raton
Florida College Temple Terrace
Adventist University of Health Sciences Orlando
Flagler College St. Augustine
Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne
Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens
Florida Southern College Lakeland
Hodges University Naples
Jacksonville University Jacksonville
Lynn University Boca Raton
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota
Rollins College Winter Park
Saint Leo University Saint Leo
St. Thomas University Miami Gardens
Southeastern University Lakeland
Stetson University DeLand
University of Tampa Tampa
Warner University Lake Wales
Webber International University Babson Park

The University of Miami is made up of the following 12 colleges and schools:

College of Arts and Sciences
College of Engineering
Miami Business School
School of Architecture
School of Communication
School of Education and Human Development
School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
School of Law (graduate level only)
School of Medicine (graduate level only)
School of Music
School of Nursing and Health Studies
The Graduate School (graduate level only)

Above: The UM logo sculpture is a useful campus landmark.

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university of miami Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about U of M.

1. Where is the University of Miami?

Here is the official mailing and visiting address of the main campus of UM:

University of Miami

1320 South Dixie Highway

Coral Gables, Florida

33146

Here's the address of the UM School of Law:

U of M School Of Law

1311 Miller Drive

Coral Gables, Florida

33146

2. What types of degrees are offered at the University of Miami?

UM offers many Bachelors degrees, Masters degrees, and dozens of Doctoral degrees (PhD) in a broad variety of fields. The college also has a law school and a medical school.

3. What undergraduate majors are offered at the University of Miami?

UM offers more than 180 undergraduate majors.

Here is a list of the undergraduate majors that lead to Bachelors degrees at UM:

Accounting
Advertising
Aerospace Engineering
African Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Physics
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Art
Art History
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biochemistry and Nutrition
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Business Analytics
Business Technology
Broadcast Journalism
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Classics
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Criminology
Economics
Ecosystem Science and Policies
Education
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Media
Elementary / Exceptional Education
Engineering Science
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Engineering
Exercise Physiology
Finance
French
General Business
General Studies
Geography Studies
Geological Sciences
German
Global Business
Health Sciences
Health Management and Policy
History
Human and Social Development
Human Resource Management
Industrial Engineering
Instrumental Performance
International Studies
Journalism
Judaic Studies
Keyboard Performance
Latin American Studies
Legal Studies
Management
Marine Affairs
Marine Biology and Ecology
Marine Science
Marine Geology
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Management
Meteorology
Microbiology and Immunology
Motion Pictures
Music
Neuroscience
Nursing
Oceanography
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre Med
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Real Estate
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Administration
Studio Arts
Theatre
Vocal Performance
Women's and Gender Studies

Above: The UM Student Center

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4. What graduate programs are available at the University of Miami?

Graduate studies can be taken at any of the colleges schools. Among these studies are law and medicine.

Other graduate degree programs include biology, computer science, education, health sciences, marine sciences, and advanced music studies.

Click here for a list of the Doctoral (PhD) programs at UM.

5. What programs are available at the University of Miami College of Law?

Miami Law at features the usual general law programs and degrees. Here is a list of some of the courses offered for the upcoming semester:

Administrative Law
Admiralty
Alcohol Beverage Law
Art Law
Banking Law
Bankruptcy
Blockchain Technology
Business Associations
Business, Entertainment, and Sports Immigration Law
Children and the Law
Civil Procedure
Climate Change Law
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law
Copyright Law
Corporate Tax
Criminal Procedure
Cyber Civil Rights
Data Security
Dispute Resolution
Education Law
Electronic Discovery
Employment Discrimination
Entertainment Law
Environmental Justice
Evidence
Federal Courts
Federal Indian Law
Florida Law
Gaming Law
Housing Law
Human Rights Law
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property Law
International Law
Land Law
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Marine Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mediation
Mortgage Law
Negotiations
Professional Responsibility
Property Law
Real Estate Law
Taxation
Trademark Law
Trusts and Estates
Union Law
Video Game Law
Wrongful Convictions

and many others.

above: The UM School of Law

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Above: The UM Life Science Park

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6. How much does it cost to attend the University of Miami?

According to the UM website, the current estimated cost of enrollment for an undergraduate to attend the school full time is roughly $49,000 in tuition, and approximately $1,500 in fees.

Also factor in living expenses, supplies, transportation, and personal items. With all expenses included, the total cost of attendance (COA) is about $70,000 for the academic year.

Additional fees may also apply, such as application fees, registration fees, technology fees, insurance fees, parking fees, and others.

Many students applying to UM are eligible for financial aid, as long as they successfully complete and submit the FAFSA form. Graduate financial aid may also be available.

7. What is the University of Miami campus like?

The main campus of UM in Coral Gables spans 239 suburban acres, on the north side of US Highway 1, along the shores of Lake Osceola. Coral Gables is situated only about 5 miles southwest of downtown Miami.

Student housing is available, both on and off campus.

Public transportation is provided by a local rail service, in addition to the city buses.

The athletic teams at U of M are called the Hurricanes. They play for Division I of the the NCAA - Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The school colors are orange, green, and white.

Student athletes at UM can choose from a number of varsity sports teams. Intercollegiate sports for men and women include

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Rowing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball

Other campus activities include a variety of student interest groups, such as a salsa dance club, a volunteer community service organization, a film festival group, a student newspaper, and a campus radio station, to name just a few of many.