Florida International University
Miami, Florida · Public, a large suburb · 39,508 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into FIU?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
54.7%
25,034 applied
SAT, middle half
1070 to 1260
Reading plus math, out of 1600
ACT, middle half
21 to 27
Composite, out of 36
Test scores this year
Required
35% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- PortfolioConsidered
How much does FIU cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, Florida residents
$6,565
Tuition and fees, out of state
$20,204
A full year, sticker price
$23,604
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$11,462
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,529 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,968 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,969 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,589 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,618 |
- Room and board on campus
- $13,852 a year; $14,102 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,350 a year
- The school's own grants
- 68% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $3,820
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do FIU students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$15,547
About $177 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
16.6%
Get a Pell Grant
43.3%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
18.6%
What do FIU graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$53,741
Ten years after starting
$65,722
Middle half: $43,040 to $95,956
Best-paid program, five years out
$106,938
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$37,487
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Do FIU students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
91.8%
Graduate in six years
77.6%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
75% graduated
12% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to FIU?
Women
55.3%
First in their family at college
41.4%
Part-time
33.7%
Students per teacher
24
- Background
- White 9%, Hispanic 68%, Black 11%, Asian 3%, Two or more 2%, International 7%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 4,403 beds
What do FIU graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1,543 | $65,865 | $97,467 | $15,750 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 60 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 159 | $64,467 | $90,967 | $18,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 262 | $70,613 | $91,584 | $13,750 |
| Computer Engineering | 223 | $70,159 | $100,955 | $15,062 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 152 | $77,944 | $102,588 | $16,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 359 | $79,085 | $106,938 | $18,750 |
| Engineering, General | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 51 | $66,436 | Hidden | $12,500 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 38 | $63,697 | $84,251 | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 346 | $73,677 | $98,090 | $16,544 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 339 | $63,597 | $88,887 | $18,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 578 | $51,210 | $67,152 | $14,245 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 1,101 | $57,133 | $77,297 | $15,250 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1,255 | $45,713 | $60,437 | $17,620 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 252 | $53,464 | $74,621 | $13,750 |
| International Business | 937 | $53,613 | $71,875 | $15,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 121 | $57,323 | $97,908 | $14,395 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 184 | $61,839 | Hidden | $12,214 |
| Marketing | 904 | $48,641 | $68,236 | $13,750 |
| Real Estate | 71 | $53,257 | Hidden | Hidden |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 480 | $81,276 | $99,675 | $14,000 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 143 | $23,970 | $55,154 | $21,300 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 343 | $46,330 | $63,244 | $16,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 199 | $31,607 | Hidden | $15,165 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 86 | $24,773 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 1,856 | $25,534 | $62,190 | $14,132 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 66 | $29,280 | Hidden | $13,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 61 | $38,255 | $48,489 | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 161 | $28,003 | $80,445 | $12,132 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 21 | Hidden | $55,116 | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 80 | $61,395 | $66,916 | $10,250 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 30 | $19,824 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Statistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 390 | $34,599 | $55,185 | $16,250 |
| History | 157 | $37,696 | $58,594 | $16,750 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 58 | $37,131 | $54,348 | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 165 | $39,853 | $37,487 | $16,913 |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International and Comparative Education | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Special Education and Teaching | 99 | $37,601 | Hidden | $13,761 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 626 | $48,849 | $54,303 | $14,914 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 141 | $35,300 | $55,564 | $17,375 |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 55 | $26,752 | $41,188 | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 171 | $28,930 | $44,358 | $14,881 |
| Music | 68 | $27,596 | $44,147 | $12,250 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 130 | Hidden | Hidden | $13,750 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Landscape Architecture | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1,036 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| International/Globalization Studies | 99 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 445 | $38,825 | $53,998 | $17,525 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 942 | $41,894 | Hidden | $18,750 |
| Sustainability Studies | 115 | $35,523 | Hidden | $16,875 |
Other programs
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 195 | $37,015 | $51,453 | $16,500 |
Compare FIU with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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