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Florida International University is a public university situated in Miami, Florida. The university was established in 1965, and occupies around 575 acres of land in Florida. FIU has 16 schools and colleges that offer more than 200 degree programs and 280 majors. The university has more than 35,000 students, and nearly 2,000 full-time teachers at present.
The athletics teams of the university are called the Golden Panthers, and the official colors are gold and blue. Roary the Panther is the mascot of FIU. The college has men's and women's volleyball and basketball teams and a men's baseball team. FIU has more than 100,000 alumni worldwide.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality and business and management.
Florida International does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 44% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 590.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Florida International is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 38,182 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Florida International has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Florida International values student athletics, and belongs to the Sun Belt Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida International University
11200 S. W. 8 Street
Miami, FL 33199
General Phone: (305) 348-2000
http://www.fiu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 2,077 | business management, finance, international business, accounting, marketing, MIS, human resources, taxation |
| Liberal Arts | 983 | liberal arts and sciences, international relations, political science, English, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 658 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, higher education administration, reading teaching, school counseling, educational administration, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 557 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Engineering | 526 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, various engineering courses, environmental engineering, ... |
| Media | 339 | mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 322 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 302 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Hospitality | 294 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 289 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Science | 272 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, marine biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 236 | computer and info science, information technology, computer engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 230 | health service and sciences, audiology and speech pathology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 140 | exercise science, occupational therapy, dietitian, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Medical Administration | 124 | health care administration, medical records admin |
| Architecture And Planning | 106 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Engineering Technician | 98 | construction engineering tech, environmental control tech |
| Law | 90 | law |
| Medicine | 82 | public health |
| Fine Arts | 55 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 50 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 34 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 28 | drama, dance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 26 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 25 | applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics |
| Design | 20 | interior design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 14 | real estate |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida International in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,497 | 77 |
| Master's degree | 2,147 | 83 |
| Doctor's degree | 122 | 25 |
| First-professional degree | 90 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 50 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 49 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 24 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Florida International had a total enrollment of 38,182 students (33,280 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 59% |
| Part-Time | 41% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 78% |
| (International Students) | 17% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
Florida International offers campus housing for 2,927 of its 33,280 (full-time) students.
(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 | 16,277 | 7,090 | 44% | 3,348 | 47% |
| Men | 6,696 | 3,159 | 47% | 1,593 | 50% |
| Women | 9,581 | 3,931 | 41% | 1,753 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,582 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,981 |
| Room and board | $ 11,120 |
| Room charge | $ 4,776 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,822 |
| Books and supplies | $ 980 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,080 |
Financial Aid:
Florida International participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 963500)
Florida International has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 309 | 127 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 126 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 81 | 90 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $163,993 | 7 | $143,654 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $153,999 | 6 | $114,850 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $75,058 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $93,992 | 3 | $61,855 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 5 | $70,768 | 3 | $85,543 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $136,752 | 25 | $103,489 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 153 | $104,588 | 38 | $100,724 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 148 | $77,871 | 96 | $71,594 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 124 | $75,189 | 102 | $67,952 |
| Instructor | academic year | 48 | $52,784 | 40 | $51,361 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 23 | $60,527 | 18 | $58,024 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 496 | $82,210 | 294 | $70,512 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 159 | 88 | 247 |
| Track | 30 | 61 | 91 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 14 | 17 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
International and Comparative Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Urban Education and Leadership
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida International Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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