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Carlos Albizu University, which was founded in 1966 by Carlos Albizu-Miranda, was originally located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Carlos Albizu University – Miami Campus, also known as CAU-Miami, was established in 1980 and is situated on 18 acres in Miami, Florida. The student body has representatives from over 40 countries around the world.
CAU-Miami awards the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees. Students can choose from disciplines like elementary education, industrial and organizational psychology, marriage and family therapy, school counseling, and mental health counseling. In addition, the university offers the Doctor of Psychology degree in clinical psychology. Certificate programs in English for Speakers of Other Languages are also available.
Students of CAU-Miami are involved in various on-campus clubs and organizations including Phi Beta Lambda, Nu Sigma Psi, Student Council, FPAGS - CAU chapter, and APAGS - CAU chapter. The university also offers financial aid to deserving candidates. Students can apply for loans, grants, work study programs, and scholarships like the Albizu Scholarship, and Undergraduate Merit Scholarship.
Carlos Albizu is found in Miami, FL. Miami is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Carlos Albizu.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
Admission to Carlos Albizu is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 1,092 in 2007 at Carlos Albizu. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Carlos Albizu are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Carlos Albizu attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Carlos Albizu University Miami Campus
2173 N.W. 99th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172-2209
General Phone: (305) 593-1223
http://www.mia.albizu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 180 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 48 | special education, elementary school teaching, foreign language teaching |
| Business And Management | 35 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Carlos Albizu in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 154 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 96 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 13 | 1 |
In 2007, Carlos Albizu had a total enrollment of 1,092 students (851 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 45% |
| Part-Time | 55% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 44% |
| Graduate | 56% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 80% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Miami, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 123 | 123 | 100% | 99 | 80% |
| Men | 36 | 36 | 100% | 23 | 64% |
| Women | 87 | 87 | 100% | 76 | 87% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,724 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,724 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid:
Carlos Albizu participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1072401)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $57,425 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $50,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 11 | $55,427 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carlos Albizu Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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