Florida Memorial University

www.fmuniv.edu

Add Comparison

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,576

0% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$17,247

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

19.1%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

40%

7,827 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

1,097

93.1% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

36.1%

133 Graduates

About

Florida Memorial University is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Florida Memorial University were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (24 degrees awarded), General Psychology (21 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (19 degrees).

In 2019, 241 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Memorial University. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (166 degrees), 6.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida Memorial University is $12,576, which is $−14,704 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida Memorial University is $12,576, which is $−14,704 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,247.

In 2019, 91% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 68% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$12,576

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Florida Memorial University was $12,576. The cost of tuition at Florida Memorial University is $−14,704 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Florida Memorial University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,247

2019 Value

9.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Florida Memorial University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,247. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Florida Memorial University grew by 9.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,138

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida Memorial University was of $9,138 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of room and board increased by 9.21% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Florida Memorial University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

68%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Florida Memorial University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 5.21% with respect to 2018, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

19.1%

2017 Default Rate

102

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Memorial University was 19.1%, which represents 102 out of the 535 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Florida Memorial University received 7,827 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 50.5% annual growth. Out of those 7,827 applicants, 3,130 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 40% acceptance rate.

There were 1,097 students enrolled at Florida Memorial University in 2019, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida Memorial University has an overall enrollment yield of 13%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

3,130

Accepted Out of 7,827

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida Memorial University was 40% (3,130 admissions from 7,827 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 33.2%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 50.5%, while admissions grew by 81.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Florida Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Florida Memorial University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida Memorial University has a total enrollment of 1,097 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Memorial University is 1,021 students and the part-time enrollment is 76. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Florida Memorial University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Memorial University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.3% Black or African American, 7.47% Hispanic or Latino, 0.912% Two or More Races, 0.82% White, 0.0912% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0% Asian, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Florida Memorial University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.09%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Memorial University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,097 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Memorial University is 1,021 and the part-time enrollment is 76. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Florida Memorial University are enrolled full-time compared with 81.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida Memorial University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2019 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida Memorial University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Florida Memorial University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida Memorial University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
716
Hispanic or Latino
82
Two or More Races
10

The enrolled student population at Florida Memorial University is 65.3% Black or African American, 7.47% Hispanic or Latino, 0.912% Two or More Races, 0.82% White, 0.0912% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0% Asian, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 14% Black or African American, and 13.1% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (5.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 81 more women than men received degrees from Florida Memorial University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Memorial University is black or african american (166 degrees awarded). There were 6.38 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (26 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida Memorial University is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (24 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (21 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (19 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Memorial University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (10 degrees awarded), Legal (21 degrees), and Protective Services (24 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Memorial University are Social workers, all other (181,879 people), Police officers (142,588 people), Other managers (123,745 people), Postsecondary teachers (88,101 people), and Physicians (69,467 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Memorial University are Transportation (10 degrees awarded), Legal (21 degrees), Protective Services (24 degrees), Physical Sciences (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Memorial University are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Public relations specialists, and Advertising sales agents

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Memorial University are Justice, public order, & safety activities (357,624 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (189,818 people), Elementary & secondary schools (171,225 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (136,868 people), and Individual & family services (126,851 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida Memorial University.

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
24 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
21 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
19 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Florida Memorial University was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Florida Memorial University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

161

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Memorial University, which is 0.497 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (161).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida Memorial University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Memorial University in Legal Studies & Jurisprudence, which is 2.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 30 degrees were awarded to women at Florida Memorial University in Other Special Education & Teaching, which is 15 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 21% of students graduating from Florida Memorial University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Florida Memorial University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
166 degrees awarded
Unknown
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Memorial University is black or african american (166 degrees awarded). There were 6.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (26 degrees).

10.8% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Female
115 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
51 degrees awarded
White Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Florida Memorial University is black or african american female (115 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (51 degrees).

Operations

Florida Memorial University has an endowment valued at nearly $4M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $479k (12%), compared to the 3.99% average return ($1.62M on $40.7M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2019, Florida Memorial University had a total salary expenditure of $37.5M. Florida Memorial University employs 32 Associate professors, 21 Assistant professors, and 8 Instructors. Most academics at Florida Memorial University are Male Associate professors (20), Female Associate professors(12), and Male Assistant professors (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Memorial University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, Service, with 38 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$4M

2019 Endowment

7.05%

growth from 2018

Florida Memorial University has an endowment valued at about $4M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida Memorial University grew 7.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Florida Memorial University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.93M - Federal
$107k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Florida Memorial University received $2.93M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $107k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$12.3M

2019 Salaries

7.82%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Florida Memorial University paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, which represents 32.8% of their overall expenditure ($37.5M) and a 7.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.21% decline from 2017 and a 4.54% decline from 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.5M (41% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.73M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Florida Memorial University paid a total of $4.73M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (31.6%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida Memorial University were Associate professor with 32 employees; Assistant professor with 21 employees; and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Memorial University were Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees; Service with 38 employees; and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida Memorial University was Male Associate professor with 20 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Florida Memorial University.

Keep Exploring

California State University Maritime Academy

University

Harris-Stowe State University

University

Glenville State College

University

American University of Puerto Rico (241128)

University

Everglades University

University