Florida Memorial University: Review & Facts

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Florida Memorial University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,140 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1879 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Florida Memorial University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Florida Memorial University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

29

Florida Memorial University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Criminal Justice, and Law. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Florida Memorial University is low at 54% (way below Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

54%

Bad

The graduation rate at Florida Memorial University is low - 35%. Approximately 6% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Florida Memorial University is pretty decent: 15:1. Find out more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - about $12,600 a year. The additional fees at Florida Memorial University beyond tuition are about $4,300, which comes to $16,900 per year.

Read the details about Florida Memorial University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

70%

According to recent data, 11,931 applications were submitted and 8,344 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Florida Memorial University is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Florida Memorial University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (305) 626-3600 or check Florida Memorial University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Florida Memorial University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida Memorial University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B

Dicey

Florida Memorial University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $4,300 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Florida Memorial University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Florida Memorial University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Florida Memorial University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida
33054-6199, USA