Florida International University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,721

2021 Average Net Price

$9,398

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.08%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

64%

16,406 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

56,664

60% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.1%

2,529 Graduates

About

Florida International University is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Florida International University were General Psychology (1,652 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (906 degrees), and General Finance (694 degrees).

In 2021, 18,483 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida International University. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (11,621 degrees), 5.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,231 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida International University is $4,721, which is $−24,271 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida International University is $4,721, which is $−24,271 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,398.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending Florida International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,721

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Florida International University was $4,721. The cost of tuition at Florida International University is $−24,271 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$9,398

2021 Value

4.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Florida International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,398. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Florida International University grew by 4.56%.

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

$11,916

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida International University was of $11,916 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.472% between 2020 and 2021.

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

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Florida International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.11% with respect to 2020, when 74% 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.

2.08%

2019 Default Rate

214

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Florida International University was 2.08%, which represents 214 out of the 10310 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 16,406 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.95% annual growth. Out of those 16,406 applicants, 10,502 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64% acceptance rate.

There were 56,664 students enrolled at Florida International University in 2021. 87% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida International University has an overall enrollment yield of 38.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

10,502

Accepted Out of 16,406

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida International University was 64% (10,502 admissions from 16,406 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 57.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.95%, while admissions grew by 7.34%..

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

87%

Submission Percentage (2021)

3,543

Scores Submitted (2021)

87% of enrolled first-time students at Florida International University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida International University had a total enrollment of 56,664 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Florida International University is 34,000 students and the part-time enrollment is 22,664. This means that 60% 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, 11.9% Black or African American, 10.5% White, 2.75% Asian, 2.03% Two or More Races, 0.0529% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0459% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Florida International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (37.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (27.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.7%) and White Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida International University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56,664 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida International University is 34,000 and the part-time enrollment is 22,664. This means that 60% of students enrolled at Florida International University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

90%

2021 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 90%. 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
36,280 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,765 enrolled students
White
5,960 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida International University is 64% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 10.5% White, 2.75% Asian, 2.03% Two or More Races, 0.0529% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0459% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 440 students (0.777%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 3,749 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 (11,621 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2231 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida International University is General Psychology (1,652 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (906 degrees) and General Finance (694 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (1,292 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (191 degrees), and Psychology (1,740 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,071,172 people), Other managers (860,789 people), Financial managers (503,883 people), Chief executives & legislators (429,717 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (378,006 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida International University in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,292 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (191 degrees), Psychology (1,740 degrees), Communications (900 degrees), and Business (5,071 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Florida International University are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,292 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (191 degrees), Psychology (1,740 degrees), Communications (900 degrees), and Business (5,071 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (986,383 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (612,192 people), Computer Systems Design (608,582 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (586,105 people), and Banking & related activities (534,665 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 (2021)

General Psychology
1,652 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
906 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
694 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Florida International University was General Psychology with 1,652 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

7,367

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

11,116

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 7,367 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University, which is 0.663 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (11,116).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 522 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.954 times less than the 547 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1421 degrees were awarded to men at Florida International University in General Psychology, which is 4.6 times more than the 309 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from Florida International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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 (78%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Florida International University is Female and Asian (78% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.356% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
11,621 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,231 degrees awarded
White
1,800 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida International University is hispanic or latino (11,621 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2231 degrees).

0.379% of degree recipients (70 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
7,067 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
4,554 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,486 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida International University is hispanic or latino female (7,067 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (4554 degrees).

Operations

Florida International University has an endowment valued at nearly $276M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 34.1M (12.3%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Florida International University had a total salary expenditure of 1.15B. Florida International University employs 416 Instructors, 327 Associate professors and 307 Professors. Most academics at Florida International University are Male Professor (230), Female Instructor (209), and Male Instructor (207).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida International University are: Management, with 912 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 783 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 473 employees.

Endowment

$276M

2021 Endowment

26.4%

growth from 2020

Florida International University has an endowment valued at about $276M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida International University grew 26.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $111M 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

$119M - Federal
$6.79M - State
$3.46M - Local

As of 2021, Florida International University received $119M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.79M from state grants and contracts, and $3.46M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$542M

2021 Salaries

1.35%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Florida International University paid a median of $542M in salaries, which represents 47.1% of their overall expenditure ($1.15B) and a 1.35% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$142M

Instructional Salaries

1,333

Number of Employees

In 2021, Florida International University paid a total of $142M to 1,333 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

416 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

912 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida International University were Instructor with 416 employees, Associate professor with 327 employees, and Professor with 307 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida International University were Management with 912 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 783 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 473 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida International University was Male Professor with 230 employees, Female Instructor with 209 employees, and Male Instructor with 207 employees.

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