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Florida International is located in Miami, Florida (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Florida International is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality and business and management.
Florida International does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 590.
Florida International has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Florida International had 36,904 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Florida International attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. 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
Admissions Phone: (305) 348-2363
Financial Aid Phone: (305) 348-2431
http://www.fiu.edu
Florida International awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,933 | business management, finance, international business, MIS, accounting, marketing, taxation, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 755 | English, political science, international relations, liberal arts and sciences, economics, sociology, history, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 594 | elementary school teaching, urban education, reading teaching, education of learning disabled, educational administration, physical education teaching, school counseling, social science teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 470 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Engineering | 386 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, biomedical engineering, various engineering courses, environmental engineering, ... |
| Media | 335 | mass communication |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 285 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 277 | social work, public administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 262 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology |
| Hospitality | 243 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 240 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Science | 196 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, marine biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 171 | occupational therapy, dietitian, exercise science, parks and recreation management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 105 | health service and sciences, audiology and speech pathology |
| Medical Adminstration | 93 | health care administration, medical records admin |
| Architecture And Planning | 73 | architectural services, architecture, landscape architecture |
| Engineering Technician | 56 | construction engineering tech, environmental control tech |
| Law | 47 | law |
| Medicine | 43 | public health |
| Fine Arts | 42 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 41 | environmental science |
| Music | 35 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 29 | dance, drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 28 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 25 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Design | 18 | interior design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida International in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,861 | 77 |
| Master's degree | 1,777 | 79 |
| Doctor's degree | 80 | 22 |
| First-professional degree | 47 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 19 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Florida International had a total enrollment of 36,904 students (27,799 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 54% |
| Part-Time | 46% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 80% |
| Foreign countries | 15% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Florida International offers campus housing for 2,400 of its 27,799 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Miami, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,099 | 6,767 | 61% | 4,680 | 69% |
| Men | 4,669 | 2,956 | 63% | 2,024 | 68% |
| Women | 6,430 | 3,811 | 59% | 2,656 | 70% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 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 | 56% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (305) 348-2363
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,062 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,462 |
| Room and board | $ 9,102 |
| Room charge | $ 5,518 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,584 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,698 |
Financial Aid:
Florida International participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 963500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (305) 348-2431
Florida International has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 322 | 128 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 113 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 75 | 66 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $82,670 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $55,163 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $80,242 | 6 | $75,712 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 158 | $87,133 | 39 | $83,445 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 183 | $66,614 | 101 | $59,822 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 107 | $61,072 | 71 | $55,751 |
| Instructor | academic year | 38 | $51,773 | 32 | $44,102 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $53,571 | 9 | $53,325 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 503 | $70,318 | 252 | $60,102 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 96 | 75 | 171 |
| Football | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Track | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Basketball | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 49 | 64 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
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 Science
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/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics 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
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
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 3% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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