University of Miami Acceptance Rate
Coral Gables, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 48,286
- Admitted
- 8,940
- Yield
- 26%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Miami's acceptance rate has fallen from 38.2% in 2014–15 to 18.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 31,613 to 48,286 (+53%) over that period.
Its 18.5% rate makes University of Miami more selective than about 95% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 98%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (16.2% for women vs 21.8% for men, a 5.6-point gap). University of Miami has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 26% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 31,613 | 12,069 | 38.2% | 2,078 |
| 2015–16 | 33,419 | 12,628 | 37.8% | 2,084 |
| 2016–17 | 32,528 | 12,267 | 37.7% | 2,066 |
| 2017–18 | 30,638 | 10,939 | 35.7% | 2,212 |
| 2018–19 | 34,281 | 11,021 | 32.1% | 2,367 |
| 2019–20 | 38,920 | 10,558 | 27.1% | 2,204 |
| 2020–21 | 40,133 | 13,282 | 33.1% | 2,359 |
| 2021–22 | 42,245 | 12,037 | 28.5% | 2,766 |
| 2022–23 | 49,169 | 9,312 | 18.9% | 2,371 |
| 2023–24 | 48,286 | 8,940 | 18.5% | 2,328 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 28,469 | 4,610 | 16.2% |
| Men | 19,817 | 4,330 | 21.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 660–720 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 670–750 | |
| ACT Composite | 30–33 | 21% |
How University of Miami compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Miami's acceptance rate?
University of Miami's acceptance rate is 18.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,940 admitted of 48,286 applicants).
Is University of Miami test optional?
University of Miami is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Miami?
University of Miami received 48,286 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,940.
What SAT score do you need for University of Miami?
Admitted students at University of Miami typically scored 660–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 670–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Miami getting harder to get into?
University of Miami has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 38.2% in 2014–15 to 18.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.miami.edu/.