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Florida Memorial University

#1353 in US ranking Miami Gardens, FL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$37,199
Tuition & fees
$20,174
Avg. aid
$13,476
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
31%
Median salary
$36,319
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Florida Memorial University?

Florida Memorial University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole, not automatically to every professional program individually.

Accreditation matters for eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs and can be relevant when another college evaluates transfer credit. Neither accreditation nor the completion of a degree guarantees that another institution will accept particular credits. Students planning to enter a licensed profession should separately check whether their intended FMU program meets applicable program-accreditation and state licensing requirements.

What are the admission requirements at Florida Memorial University?

First-year applicants to Florida Memorial University should expect to submit an application and a secondary-school record showing high school completion or an accepted equivalent. Admissions reporting identifies the high school transcript and GPA as required information and recommendations as a required application component.

SAT and ACT scores are reported as neither required nor recommended for general admission. FMU does not use an open-admission policy: meeting an application requirement does not itself mean an applicant will be admitted. In the reported first-year admissions cycle, the university admitted about 85% of applicants. That figure describes one cycle, not an individual applicant's chances.

Applicants should check the current admissions instructions for the deadline and for requirements specific to their applicant category or intended program. In particular, a student educated outside the United States should verify how FMU evaluates international records and English proficiency rather than assuming that the general first-year checklist covers every circumstance.

What are the application fees and waivers at Florida Memorial University?

The reported undergraduate application fee at Florida Memorial University is $45. An application fee is a charge to submit an application; it is separate from tuition and any later enrollment-related charges.

Applicants who need a fee waiver should ask admissions which waiver routes it currently accepts and whether approval must occur before submitting the application. Transfer, graduate, and other applicant categories should check the fee shown in their own application instructions before paying, rather than assuming every category has the same charge.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Florida Memorial University?

ROTC information for Florida Memorial University identifies an Army ROTC unit on campus and an Air Force ROTC option through a cooperating host institution. The distinction matters: a cross-enrolled student may need to travel to the host institution for some classes or activities.

Interested students should confirm the current host arrangement, course availability, transportation expectations, and whether participation fits their degree plan. ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility and application rules, and accepting certain benefits or advancing in an ROTC program can carry a military service obligation. Enrollment at FMU alone does not enroll a student in ROTC.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Florida Memorial University?

Florida Memorial University generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions. The university also reports accepting certain other forms of prior learning, including Advanced Placement credit, CLEP subject examinations, and credit evaluated under American Council on Education recommendations.

A transfer applicant should be prepared to provide official transcripts from every college attended and ask admissions whether a secondary-school transcript is needed for their particular record. Before enrolling, request an official evaluation showing how completed courses apply to the intended FMU major - not simply how many credits transfer. This is especially important when changing majors, entering a sequence of prerequisite courses, or approaching graduation.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Florida Memorial University?

Students interested in studying abroad through Florida Memorial University should first establish which overseas courses or programs can be approved for their degree. An international experience is most useful academically when its credits, timing, and costs are agreed upon before departure.

Ask the academic department and advising office whether a proposed experience is university-run, arranged through a partner, or offered by an outside provider. A student should also confirm how credits will appear on the FMU transcript and whether their particular grants, scholarships, or loans can be used toward the approved program. Participation in an overseas program should not be assumed to satisfy a major requirement without written academic approval.

Florida Memorial University Admissions Factors

Acceptance rate
85%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
85%
Florida
69%
US
78%

5% of admitted students enrolled (371 of 7,777)

Florida Memorial University Admissions

Applicants
Total: 9,121
Admission
Total: 7,777
Enrolled
Total: 371
Women
Men

How to Apply to Florida Memorial University

Regular application deadline

July 1

Application fee

$45

Early Decision

Yes, deadline November 1

Early Action

Yes, deadline November 1

Florida Memorial University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 255
Out-of-state: 70

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 371
Transfer: 62

Florida Memorial University Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered but not required

Recommendations

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

No

Off-campus study

Yes

ROTC-Army

ROTC branch unit on campus

ROTC-Air Force

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

Study abroad

Yes

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Florida Memorial University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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