University of Miami Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
10.6K

Full + Part time Students
1:11

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio
$31.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

A private research university with more than 15,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. Established in 1925 during the region’s famous real estate boom, UM is a major research university engaged in $360 million in research and sponsored program expenditures a year. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct dozens of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

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Overview

Total Faculty	1,581
Full-Time Undergraduate	9,979
Part-Time Undergraduate	611
Transfer Students	563
Programs	264 Programs
Courses	3,975 Courses
Equivalencies	4,340 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$41,220
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,220
Books and Supplies	$2,400
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	37%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,535
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	74%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$23,913

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Financial aid at the University of Miami may include University, government, and private funding in the form of gift aid, education loans, and work-study. It is estimated that University of Miami students will receive approximately $420 million in financial assistance in 2013-2014.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	March 1
Spring	November 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The average accepted transfer student has a 3.4 grade point average.
Official Transcripts:

If you have attended more than one college/university, you must submit official transcripts from each college. If you have fewer than 30 college credits, your official high school transcript is required.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 30 college credits, your official SAT/ACT test scores are required.
Letters of Recommendation:

Transfer Applicants are required to provide a college report through the Common App, which must be completed by a dean or college official who has access to your academic & disciplinary records. We require only one instructor/professor evaluation.
Essay:

We require an essay for Transfer applicants. The essay consists of a personal statement (250 words minimum) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achei
Application Fee:

A $70 non-refundable application fee is required and may be paid through your Common Application account.
Other Requirements:

Many programs have additional requirements.
Apply Here:

http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/undergraduate_admission/apply/transfer_applicants/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Credits will not be accepted with a grade lower than C.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must take 45 credits in residence at the University of Miami to earn your bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

University of Miami Transfer Credit Policy.pdf