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Florida International University

Miami, Florida·Public, 4-year or above·Southeast·fiu.edu
6-yr Graduation
74%
-1.0pp vs R1 Research
Total enrollment
54,723
peer median 47,335
Avg net price
$9,288
-$5.7k vs R1 Research
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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. FIU is the third-largest university in Florida and the eighth-largest public university in the United States by enrollment. It is a constituent part of the State University System of Florida and one of four state-designated Preeminent State Research Universities.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

Applied
32,855
32,855 candidates competed
Admitted
17,957
54.7% acceptance rate
Enrolled
5,238
29.2% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
74%-1.0pp vs R1 Research
4-year graduation
59%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
74%
Full-time retention
92%

Pell equity

2.6pp gap
Pell recipients
76%1406 of 1862
Non-Pell (all)
73%1510 of 2056
Subsidized loan, no Pell
62%129 of 208
No Federal Aid
75%1381 of 1848

Pell recipients here graduate at a 2.6-point higher rate than non-Pell students, unusual and worth a closer look.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

Of 201 Title IV programs, 87 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 1 fails. 113 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
201
Passing
87
43.3% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
1
0.5% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.5%
-0.1pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

201programs
  • Passing87 · 43.3%
  • No Data113 · 56.2%
  • Failing1 · 0.5%

Severity spectrum

Critical
1
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
1
Watch
6
Safe
80
No data
113

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

88
Area Studies
Bachelor Degree · Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
-26.9%
$23,742 vs $32,488
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+4.3%
$33,896 vs $32,488
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+16.2%
$59,871 vs $51,545
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+20.6%
$62,173 vs $51,545
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+21.0%
$62,347 vs $51,545
Interior Architecture
Master's Degree · Architecture And Related Services
+21.1%
$62,411 vs $51,545
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas
Master's Degree · Education
+21.5%
$56,346 vs $46,391
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
+23.8%
$57,448 vs $46,391

Near the line (±5%)

Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.

1
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+4.3%
+$1,408

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

80
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
222%
$211,378 debt · $95,353 earn
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Doctoral Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
113%
$101,831 debt · $90,274 earn
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
110%
$71,750 debt · $65,492 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
104%
$59,929 debt · $57,448 earn
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
100%
$107,381 debt · $107,595 earn
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
99%
$61,500 debt · $62,173 earn
Law
Doctoral Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
93%
$97,563 debt · $105,414 earn
Psychology General
Master's Degree · Psychology
87%
$52,371 debt · $59,992 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Accredited since 1974Next review Dec 2031

Programmatic accreditations · 26

Action history · 25

  1. Nov 2025Grant Substantive Change: Program
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
  2. Nov 2025Initial Accreditation
    American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
  3. Jul 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
  4. Feb 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology · Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
  5. Oct 2023Renewal of Accreditation
    Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs · Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$7,003
$30–48k$7,873
$48–75k$10,925
$75–110k$14,568
$110k+$18,200

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$9,288
-$5,679vs R1 Research median $14,967
Federal loans
16.9%
In-state tuition
$6,565
Out-of-state
$18,964

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

In AY 2024–25, 24,075 students received $145.6M in Pell grants, alongside $209.8M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
24,075
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$145.6M
$145,601,642 total
Direct Loans
$209.8M
20,579 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

23k
20
23k
21
22k
22
22k
23
24k
24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$30.0M
6,866 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$30.7M
6,109 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$98.2M
4,661 loan awards
Parent PLUS$4.8M
310 loan awards
Grad PLUS$46.2M
2,633 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 10,310 borrowers who entered repayment, 214 (2.0%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
2.0%
-0.3pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
10,310
Defaulted
214
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
3.7%
2017
5.2%
2018
4.4%
2019
2.0%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Florida International

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs146
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

13,069 total completions
01Business
3,75028.7%
02Psychology
1,75513.4%
03Health Professions
1,39310.7%
04Computer Sciences
1,2449.5%
05Multi/Interdisciplinary
1,1588.9%
06Biological Sciences
1,0267.9%
07Engineering
7665.9%
08Social Sciences
6965.3%
09Security/Protective
6485.0%
10Education
6334.8%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
54,723
12-mo unduplicated
66,810
Undergraduate
54,661
Graduate
12,149

Gender split

Men
43%28,951
Women
57%37,859

Race / ethnicity composition

Hispanic
68.4%
Black
10.9%
White
8.5%
Non-resident
6.7%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more
2.1%
Unknown
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

Athletes
441
222 M · 219 W
Women athletes
49.7%
Athletic aid
$8.4M
Total student aid
Budget
$42.4M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$4.4M
$4.0M
Recruiting expense
$820K
$131K
Head-coach salaries
$366K
$102K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 11

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
30 M · 137 W
$1.3M
Football
114 M ·
$12.8M
Soccer
26 M · 30 W
$2.2M
Baseball
40 M ·
$1.6M
Basketball
16 M · 23 W
$4.7M
Swimming and Diving (combined)
· 26 W
$1.2M

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.95
105 offenses · 53,953 students

3-year trend

0.512 yrs ago1.081 yr ago1.95Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
194
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
74
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
5

Criminal offenses by type

Motor vehicle theft
86
Rape
9
Fondling
6
Robbery
2
Burglary
1
Aggravated assault
1

By location

105total
  • On campus104
  • Public property1

Includes 15 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).

VAWA offenses

1
Domestic violence
14
Dating violence
5
Stalking
20 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

No hate crimes reported.

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons13
Drugs050
Liquor095

Residence-hall fires

  • University Towers2 fires
    CookingDamage $0-$99
  • University Towers2 fires
    CookingDamage $0-$99
  • Bay View Housing1 fire
    CookingDamage $0-$99

Data quality: 17 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

Student-to-faculty
24.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
1,387

Florida International vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Florida International selected for federal comparison reporting.

GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectFlorida International University
74%54,723$9,288R1 Research
68%89.9%79,818$14,967R1 Research
68%87.5%39,766$17,915R1 Research
53%55.4%34,944$15,931R1 Research
86%60.6%50,737$32,875R1 Research
84%58.1%52,269$24,406R1 Research
75%80.4%29,640$28,198R1 Research
93%9.0%47,335$12,548R1 Research
78%40.1%69,713$10,411R1 Research
75%85.3%45,026$25,648R1 Research
91%24.2%56,311$6,541R1 Research
65%73.9%47,980$14,276R1 Research
62%77.4%33,906$10,974R1 Research
89%44.8%41,725$15,678R1 Research
77%43.2%49,622$9,812R1 Research
65%86.0%36,894$16,200R1 Research
58%81.2%23,803$12,766R1 Research
Peer group median75%67.2%47,335$14,967

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Florida International Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Analysis and Information Management
Email
opiework [at] fiu.edu
Phone
305.348.2731
Address
MMC, PC 543

The Analysis and Information Management (AIM) prepares and publishes research reports that reflect information gathered from either frozen or live files to provide a snapshot of continually updated information. Every effort is made to ensure data accuracy and comprehensiveness across all campuses.

Visit IR office page
Team
17 members
  • Dr. Yasmin LaRocca
    Director of Institutional Research
  • Dr. Adam Zimmerman
    Associate Director of Institutional Research
  • Aaron Dumas
    Assistant Director of Institutional Research
  • Maria Corrales
    Data Analyst IV
  • Madelyn Cintron-Rodriguez
    Data Analyst III
  • Yasshin Lozano
    Data Analyst III
  • Sheetal Munavalli
    Data Analyst II
  • Pablo Menvielle
    Data Analyst II
  • Sara Negri
    Data Analyst II
  • Marilyn Escobar
    Data Analyst II
  • Danny Ma
    Data Analyst II
  • Olivia Williamson
    Data Analyst II
  • Brandon Noguera
    Data Analyst I
  • Andres Davila
    Data Analyst I
  • Nicole Becerra
    Data Analyst I
  • Dr. Andrew Laginess
    Coordinator Statistical Research II
  • Yun Seok Choi
    Senior Full Stack Engineer

Common Data Set

Florida International's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

Source publications

Reports & documents (7)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Grants & funding (8)

Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.

Notable alumni of Florida International (26)

A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

  • Mike Lowell
    Athletics
  • Carlos Arroyo
    Athletics
  • Antwan Barnes
    Athletics
  • Margie Goldstein-Engle
    Athletics
  • Bobby Boswell
    Athletics
  • Ronald Forbes
    Athletics
  • David Avellan
    Athletics
  • Carlos Alvarado-Larroucau
    Literature
  • Liz Balmaseda
    Journalism
  • Dennis Lehane
    Literature
  • Richard Blanco
    Literature
  • Amy Serrano
    Film
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Frequently asked questions about Florida International University

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Florida International.

What is the graduation rate at Florida International University?

Florida International University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 74% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend Florida International University?

Florida International University reports a total enrollment of 54,723 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at Florida International University?

The average net price at Florida International University is $9,288 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at Florida International University?

Florida International University's yield rate is 29.2%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is Florida International University located?

Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida 33199.

Who runs Institutional Research at Florida International University?

Florida International University's IR work is done by the Analysis and Information Management.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.

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