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Florida Memorial University is in Miami, Florida. Miami 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.
Fields of study in vogue at Florida Memorial University include music, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 45% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at Florida Memorial University.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,004 students study at Florida Memorial University (in 2005). 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
Admissions Phone: (305) 626-3750
Financial Aid Phone: (305) 626-3742
Florida Memorial University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 129 | elementary school teaching, special education, physical education teaching, reading teaching, English teaching, middle school teaching |
| Business And Management | 77 | MIS, business management, accounting, marketing studies, human resources |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science and government |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Music | 14 | various music studies |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Transportation | 10 | aviation tech |
| Media | 8 | public relations and advertising |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | religious music, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Memorial University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 317 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 34 | 3 |
Florida Memorial University is a historically black college.
In 2005, Florida Memorial University had a total enrollment of 2,004 students (1,897 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 96% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 81% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
Florida Memorial University offers campus housing for 766 of its 1,897 (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 | 5,297 | 2,383 | 45% | 2,178 | 91% |
| Men | 2,225 | 1,001 | 45% | 914 | 91% |
| Women | 3,072 | 1,382 | 45% | 1,264 | 91% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (305) 626-3750
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,782 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,782 |
| Room and board | $ 5,134 |
| Room charge | $ 2,738 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,396 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,140 |
Financial Aid:
Florida Memorial University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (305) 626-3742
Florida Memorial University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 10 | $66,100 | 4 | $75,429 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $56,833 | 17 | $57,834 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $50,946 | 21 | $52,387 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $41,269 | 5 | $41,465 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $53,778 | 47 | $55,156 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Track | Florida Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Basketball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
MEDIA
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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
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