Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6199
About Florida Memorial University
Florida Memorial University is a private research university in Miami Gardens, Florida, enrolling about 1,183 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 85.26% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,624 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Florida Memorial University charges 31% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,174).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 20% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 31.10%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,624.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Florida Memorial University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 294% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Memorial University | $20,174 | $23,238 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Florida Memorial University really?
Key findings
- Florida Memorial University charges 31% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,174).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 20% above.
Florida Memorial University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $20,174
Finding Florida Memorial University charges 31% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $20,174. That is 31% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is 20% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 70% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Florida Memorial University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Florida Memorial University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Florida Memorial University is $23,238.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $23,238 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $15,991 above the Florida median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $4,538 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Florida Memorial University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Florida Memorial University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Florida Memorial University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$20,174
Avg. net price
$23,238
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Florida Memorial University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General33
- Psychology, General17
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration11
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General11
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs8
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 5% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Florida Memorial University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Florida Memorial University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Florida Memorial University.
Campus
Location
Miami Gardens, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 33054-6199
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 24% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
1,183
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,384
- Graduate
- 71
- Full-time share
- 97%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$30,063
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 69.13%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Florida Memorial University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Florida Memorial University reported total enrollment of about 1,183 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (83.2%), Non-Resident Alien (8.2%), and White (4.2%). About 69.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Florida Memorial University in 2024 is 1,183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,384 students. Graduate enrollment is about 71 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female
- Psychology, General: 24% male / 76% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 45% male / 55% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Florida Memorial University graduates earn a median of $36,624 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Florida Memorial University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $36,624. Median federal loan debt: $30,063. Average net price used in cost models: $23,238.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Florida Memorial University graduates report median earnings of $36,624 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Florida Memorial University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Florida Memorial University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Florida Memorial University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Florida Memorial University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$6.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Florida median 0.17× the median ($35.9M)
- Southeast median 0.32× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.24× the median ($26.4M)
- Florida median 0.71× the median ($7,784)
- Southeast median 0.60× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.46× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 69.2%
- Florida median 21.0 pp above median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 9.8 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 11.3 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,615
- Florida median 1.1× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,701
- Florida median 0.64× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 0.56× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.51× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Florida Memorial University at a glance
Florida Memorial University
Florida Memorial University is a private non-profit institution in Miami Gardens, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralPsychology, GeneralCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American83.2%Non-Resident Alien8.2%White or Caucasian4.2%
Schools near Florida Memorial University
Other campuses in Miami Gardens, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Florida Memorial University located?
Florida Memorial University is located in Miami Gardens, FL.
What is Florida Memorial University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Florida Memorial University is 85.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 12,750 applicants and 9,475 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Florida Memorial University's tuition?
Florida Memorial University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $20,174 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $23,238 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Florida Memorial University cost?
Reported tuition is $20,174 and average net price is $23,238 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,656 annually.
What explains Florida Memorial University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($23,238), completion (31.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($36,624). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Florida Memorial University?
Florida Memorial University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,384 students, Black or African American (83.2%), Non-Resident Alien (8.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Florida Memorial University?
About 46.0% of students at Florida Memorial University are first-generation college students.
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.
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.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.