Florida Memorial University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	900
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	57%
Students retention rate	51%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Miami Gardens, Florida, Florida Memorial University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Florida Memorial University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Florida Memorial University is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Florida Memorial University is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Florida Memorial University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,836

Cost of attendance at Florida Memorial University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,836

Cost of attendance at Florida Memorial University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Florida Memorial University received on average $12,904 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,904

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	194	69%	$5,467	$1,060,585
Other Federal Grant	194	69%	$5,719	$1,109,405
State Grant/Scholarships	202	71%	$7,345	$1,483,787
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	49	17%	$8,174	$400,536
Total Grant & Scholarships	232	82%	$12,904	$2,993,728

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida Memorial University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida Memorial University students is 32.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.9%.

32.0%

African American 31.0% 81 students
unknown 46.7% 14 students
hispanic 53.8% 7 students
International Students 26.5% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football The Sun Conference
Baseball The Sun Conference
Basketball The Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Florida Memorial University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida Memorial University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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