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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 does Florida Memorial University offer in terms of athletics?

Florida Memorial University's Lions compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA. Its athletics offerings include sports such as basketball, soccer, track and field, baseball, and volleyball.

Varsity participation is different from joining a recreational or intramural activity: teams have competitive schedules, eligibility rules, and selection processes. Prospective athletes should check the current team roster and recruiting requirements for their sport, including academic eligibility. They should not assume that every sport listed in a general university profile is offered as a varsity team in a particular season or that participation comes with an athletic scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Florida Memorial University?

Florida Memorial University offers student involvement beyond classes, including student-led media and theater activities. Its reported campus activities include a student-run newspaper and a drama or theater group.

Students interested in student government, academic clubs, cultural groups, service, or performing arts should check the current recognized-organization directory and activity schedule. Recognition and activity can change from year to year, so a category's historical presence does not establish that a particular club is accepting members now. For commuters especially, meeting times may determine whether an organization is practical to join.

Who studies at Florida Memorial University?

Florida Memorial University enrolled approximately 1,277 students in the reported institutional figures. It is a historically Black university, and Black or African American students account for the largest reported racial group.

The university reported 371 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 62 transfer-in students. Most students in the reported age distribution were in their late teens or early twenties, though older students were also enrolled. About 69% of students were Florida residents, and approximately 19% came from other U.S. states. These figures describe enrollment, not the interests or experiences of individual students.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 17 to 1. That institution-wide ratio offers a general sense of scale; it does not specify the size of a particular introductory lecture, laboratory, or upper-level seminar.

How does student life look like at Florida Memorial University?

Student life at Florida Memorial University combines a residential campus experience with a substantial commuter population. Classes, campus activities, student groups, and athletics can provide ways to meet peers, but a student's day-to-day experience will also depend on their schedule and involvement.

The university reports a campus health clinic. Students planning how they will manage coursework and outside responsibilities should also identify the advising, tutoring, and wellness services available for their program and learn how to access them before a problem becomes urgent. For a commuter, the distance between classes and evening events may be as consequential as the number of events offered.

What libraries are available to students at Florida Memorial University?

Florida Memorial University has a campus library that supports study and academic research. The library is a place to check for course materials, research databases, and help locating sources for assignments.

Students who expect to rely on a particular resource - such as a reservable study room, specialist research help, or remote access to a journal - should check the library's current services and hours. This is particularly useful for commuters and students taking evening courses, whose access needs may differ from those of students living on campus.

Florida Memorial University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1277

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

366

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

54 full time, 24 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Florida Memorial University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,206
Graduate: 71

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,174
Part-time: 103

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 235
Men: 131

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 32
Black or African American: 984
White: 50
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 2
Unknown: 16

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Florida Memorial University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

Both––

Soccer

–Men–

Swimming and diving

–Both–

Tennis

–Both–

Track and field

Both––

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

BothBothBoth

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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