Freshman Admission Requirements

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the University of Miami is very competitive. Applicants are considered based on the strength of their high school curriculum and grades earned, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, essay, extracurricular activities and awards/achievements. To view the typical academic achievement and test scores of recently admitted students, please reference the Typical Freshman Class Profile below.

Typical Freshman Class Profile

Male	49%
Female	51%
First-Year Applicants	28,900
Number of Incoming Freshmen	2,000
Ranked Top 10% in High School Class	74%
Ranked Top 5% in High School Class	50%
Average weighted GPA	4.20
Admitted student mid-range SAT scores (Math & Verbal)
75th Percentile	1410
25th Percentile	1270
Admitted student mid-range ACT scores
75th Percentile	32
25th Percentile	29

Recommended High School Curriculum

English	4 years
Mathematics	4 years
Natural Sciences	3 years
Social Sciences	3 years
Foreign Language	2 years

Undergraduate Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment	9,759
Asian	12%
Black/African American	8%
Hispanic	28%
White	50%
2 or more races	2%
Student to Faculty ratio	11:1

Are You Ready to Apply?

For specific instructions on how to apply and to begin your application, please visit our Freshman Applicant Instructions page.

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