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Florida Memorial University was established as the Florida Baptist Institute in Live Oak, Florida, in 1879. The Florida Baptist Academy that was established in 1882, became the Florida Normal and Industrial Institute and merged with the Florida Baptist Institute in 1941. The name of this institute changed a couple of times, and it became the Florida Memorial College in 1963. The institute received university status in 2004. Florida Memorial University is now located in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Florida Memorial University offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the following academic schools:
The sports teams of Florida Memorial University are members of the Florida Sun Conference. Nicknamed the Lions, the teams participate in volleyball, basketball, baseball, track, and cross country.
Florida Memorial University is in Miami Gardens, FL. Miami Gardens is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Baptist college. Florida Memorial University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Florida Memorial University offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, music, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to Florida Memorial University are accepted. Just 40% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at the school. People seek out Florida Memorial University, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,750 students study at Florida Memorial University (in 2007). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Florida Memorial University makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Florida Sun Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42 Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6199
General Phone: (305) 626-3600
http://www.fmuniv.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 91 | special education, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, math teaching |
| Business And Management | 63 | MIS, business management, accounting, marketing studies, accounting and finance, human resources |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science and government, English, international studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 10 | various music studies, jazz |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Media | 6 | public relations and advertising |
| Transportation | 4 | aviation tech |
| Mathematics | 1 | math |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religious music, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Memorial University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 246 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 3 |
Florida Memorial University is a historically black college.
In 2007, Florida Memorial University had a total enrollment of 1,750 students (1,657 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 82% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
Florida Memorial University offers campus housing for 745 of its 1,657 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,989 | 1,971 | 40% | 549 | 28% |
| Men | 1,996 | 769 | 39% | 218 | 28% |
| Women | 2,993 | 1,202 | 40% | 331 | 28% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| 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 | $ 12,254 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,254 |
| Room and board | $ 5,340 |
| Room charge | $ 2,848 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,492 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Florida Memorial University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148600)
Florida Memorial University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
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 | academic year | 7 | $72,985 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $61,522 | 16 | $63,704 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $52,975 | 9 | $55,005 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $49,191 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $59,060 | 29 | $61,399 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Track | Florida Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Basketball | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Track | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 10 | 10 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
MEDIA
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida Memorial University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation 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 Option to study abroad 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
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