The University of Miami (UM), founded in 1925 and located in Coral Gables, Florida, is a prominent private research university. Situated near downtown Miami and the Atlantic coast, the university benefits from a vibrant international setting.

UM is known for strengths in Business, Medicine, Marine Science, Engineering, Communication, Music, and the Arts. The Miami Herbert Business School, College of Engineering, and the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science are particularly well regarded, especially for research in marine and climate sciences.

The university includes several schools and colleges such as the College of Arts and Sciences, Business School, Engineering School, Miller School of Medicine, School of Communication, and the Frost School of Music. UM emphasizes interdisciplinary research and experiential learning.

With a diverse student body representing countries around the world, the University of Miami offers a globally engaged campus culture. Miami’s role as an international business and cultural hub provides extensive internship and networking opportunities.

Campus life is dynamic, featuring numerous student organizations and a strong athletic tradition as a member of NCAA Division I.

Combining academic excellence with global perspective, the University of Miami prepares students to become innovative leaders in a rapidly changing world.

What are University of Miami looking for?

The University of Miami is interested in those students we believe will contribute to, as well as benefit from, our community. It is important to note the evaluation of applications by the Admission Committee is a comprehensive and holistic process that requires the applicants candidacy to be evaluated on the basis of all of the information provided in the application and within the context of the full applicant pool each year. You can see our First-Year Class Profile below for an overview of the typical academic achievement of recently admitted students for a sense of our competitiveness.

Admissions Statistics

ADMISSION INFORMATION

APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES

Additional essay questions of the application.

Students are required to respond to one of seven Common App prompts in a personal statement of 650 words or less. Remember, this essay will be visible to any school you submit an application to, not just UM.

You will also be required to submit a supplemental essay of 250 words, just for us.

Supplemental Essay Prompt:

Reflect on a community or experience that has influenced you—be it your school, club, team, or any other group that has played a role in shaping who you are. What significance did that community or experience hold for you, and in what ways did you contribute to it? How will you bring those experiences, values, and insights to thrive and enrich our campus community at the University of Miami?