Florida Memorial University
Florida Memorial University is a private research university in Miami Gardens, Florida, enrolling about 1,183 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 85.26% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,624 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,174
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,238 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 85.26% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,183 96.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.10%
Florida Memorial University: what the data shows
Common questions about Florida Memorial University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Florida Memorial University?
Florida Memorial University is located in Miami Gardens, FL (ZIP 33054-6199).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Florida Memorial University public or private?
Florida Memorial University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Florida Memorial University cost?
Published tuition: $20,174.
Average net price after aid: $23,238.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,882 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,868 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,425 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,861 |
| $110,001+ | $30,076 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $80,696.
How hard is it to get into Florida Memorial University?
Admission rate: 85.26%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Florida Memorial University?
Total enrollment: 1,183 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Memorial University?
150%-time completion rate: 31.10%.
First-year retention: 49.5%.
What do graduates of Florida Memorial University earn?
Median earnings: $28,943 six years after entry; $36,624 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $30,063.
69.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Florida Memorial University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (134 completions)
- CIP 520201 (33 completions)
- General Psychology (17 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (11 completions)
- CIP 490101 (11 completions)
- CIP 131019 (8 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (7 completions)
- Teaching Assistants/Aides (6 completions)
- Social Work (6 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Florida Memorial University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 85.26%; completion rate 31.10%; median earnings $36,624 at 10 years; net price $23,238. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$20,174
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida Memorial University was $20,174.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,238
2024 Value
In 2024 Florida Memorial University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,238.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$92,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,238 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$80,696 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Florida Memorial University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
69.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Florida Memorial University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Florida Memorial University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,776 | $14,776 | $16,493 |
| 2014 | $14,776 | $14,776 | $16,531 |
| 2015 | $15,280 | $15,280 | $16,811 |
| 2016 | $15,536 | $15,536 | $17,513 |
| 2017 | $15,536 | $15,536 | $17,311 |
| 2018 | $15,536 | $15,536 | $17,125 |
| 2019 | $16,236 | $16,236 | $17,625 |
| 2020 | $16,176 | $16,176 | $19,173 |
| 2021 | $16,836 | $16,836 | $16,861 |
| 2022 | $16,836 | $16,836 | $17,812 |
| 2023 | $19,110 | $19,110 | $18,749 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85.26% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Florida Memorial University in 2024 is 1,183 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
49.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.73% 100% Completion Time
31.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.73% of students graduating from Florida Memorial University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Florida Memorial University.
Return on Investment
$30,063 Median Student Debt
$36,624 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
82.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
294.01% Return on Investment
8.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Florida Memorial University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 33 completions
General Psychology: 17 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 11 completions
CIP 49.0101: 11 completions
CIP 13.1019: 8 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 7 completions
Teaching Assistants/Aides: 6 completions
Social Work: 6 completions
General Biological Sciences: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 134 completions
Most popular programs at Florida Memorial University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Florida Memorial University graduates.
About
Florida Memorial University is a private non-profit institution located in Miami Gardens, FL, offering 25 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,183 students. The admission rate is 85.26%. The institution maintains a 31.10% graduation rate. Approximately 69.13% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6199
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.10% graduation rate at Florida Memorial University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Florida Memorial University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $20,174 and average net price is $23,238 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Florida Memorial University?
The admission rate is 85.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Florida Memorial University earn?
Median earnings are $28,943 six years after entry and $36,624 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Memorial University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Florida Memorial University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $30,063.
How big is Florida Memorial University?
Total enrollment is about 1,183 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Florida Memorial University public or private?
Florida Memorial University is a private nonprofit institution located in Miami Gardens, FL.
Is Florida Memorial University an HBCU?
Yes. Florida Memorial University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Florida Memorial University a tribal college?
No. Florida Memorial University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Florida Memorial University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Florida Memorial University does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.7%).
Is Florida Memorial University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Florida Memorial University: Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.