Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL
15800 NW 42 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6199
305-626-3600

Florida Memorial University is a historically black university in Miami Gardens, Florida. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Florida Memorial University offers bachelor's degrees in business, computer science, criminal justice, education, English, history, psychology, and sociology. The university also offers master's degrees in business administration, counseling, education, and public administration.

Florida Memorial University was founded in 1879 as the first college in the state of Florida for African-American students. The university was originally named Florida Normal and Industrial Institute. In 1938, the name was changed to Florida Memorial College. The college became a university in 1998.

Florida Memorial University is a member of the United Negro College Fund and the National Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The university is also a member of the Miami Consortium of Universities, which includes Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and the University of Miami.

The university's campus is located on 150 acres in Miami Gardens, Florida. The campus includes six academic buildings, a library, a gymnasium, a student center, and a residence hall.

Florida Memorial University has an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1. The university's average class size is 20 students.

Approximately 87% of the university's students are African-American. The remaining students are Hispanic (8%), White (2%), and Asian (1%).

Florida Memorial University's tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 academic year are $14,880 for in-state students and $25,980 for out-of-state students. The university offers a variety of financial aid options, including grants, loans, and scholarships.

Florida Memorial University is committed to providing a quality education to its students. The university's faculty members are experts in their respective fields and are dedicated to teaching and mentoring their students. The university's staff members are also committed to providing the best possible experience for students.

Florida Memorial University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university is also accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 928

Acceptance Rate: 38.41%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.fmuniv.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.fmuniv.edu/home/financial-aid

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $30212

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $30212

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Florida Memorial University is $115576.51. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Florida Memorial University. For graduates of Florida Memorial University, we saw an average early-career income of $41200.00 and mid-career income of $67600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.