Florida Memorial University is a private nonprofit smaller four-year college in Miami Gardens, FL, focused on bachelor’s-level study, an HBCU with a suburban campus setting, with about 1,183 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 85.3%, typical net price of $23,238 after grants, first-year retention of 49.5%, about 31.1% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $28,943 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Florida Memorial University

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

F

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
D

$23,238Average net price

Outcomes
F

31.1%Graduation rate

Career
F

$28,943Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
C+

69.1%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Florida Memorial University

Tuition (in-state)
$20,174
Tuition (out-of-state)
$20,174
Total cost of attendance
$35,809
Average net price
$23,238
Acceptance rate
85.3%
Total enrollment
1,183
Graduation rate
31.1%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$28,943

Key rankings for Florida Memorial University

Where Florida Memorial University ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#1,188 of 1,811

Net Price

#1,677 of 1,816

Earnings

#1,723 of 1,808

Retention

#1,608 of 1,850

Graduation

#1,686 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at Florida Memorial University

Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, FL is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Large suburb
  • HBCU
  • 1,183 undergraduates
Average net price$23,238
Acceptance rate85.3%
Pell Grant recipient share69.1%
Graduation rate31.1%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$28,943
First-year retention49.5%

Average net price after aid sits above the national median for similar schools while six-year earnings fall short of it. That combination deserves a closer look at aid packages and likely majors.

Both first-year retention and graduation sit below national benchmarks for similar schools. Counselors often explore that pattern with the college’s advising, financial aid, and completion programs.

Admission is relatively open compared with similar schools while Pell Grant use runs high—together that suggests a broadly accessible undergraduate population in these figures.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Florida Memorial University

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$23,238
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$28,943

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
49.5%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
31.1%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
85.3%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
69.1%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$35,809
Listed tuition (in-state)$20,174
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$20,174
Room and board (on campus)$9,656
Average net price (after aid)$23,238

In-state tuition is above the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $26,816.

How Florida Memorial University compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$23,238
State (FL)$20,864
Region$18,796
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$28,943
State (FL)$41,582
Region$39,566
National$45,225

Retention

This school49.5%
State (FL)75.5%
Region71.9%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school31.1%
State (FL)55.7%
Region48.8%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$30,063
State (FL)$23,590
Region$24,053
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (FL) Region Nation
Net price$23,238Above national median$20,864$18,796$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$28,943Below national median$41,582$39,566$45,225
Retention49.5%Below national median75.5%71.9%74.9%
Graduation31.1%Below national median55.7%48.8%54.4%
Acceptance rate85.3%Above national median63.9%74.3%77.0%
Pell share69.1%Above national median33.9%37.9%33.9%
Median debt$30,063Above national median$23,590$24,053$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Florida Memorial University

  • HBCU
Campus settingLarge suburb
Official websitewww.fmuniv.edu/
Student–faculty ratio17:1
Full-time faculty69.2%
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,615

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women55.8%
Men44.2%
Black or African American83.2%
Hispanic / Latino2.7%
White4.2%
Asian0.0%
Two or more races0.2%
International students8.2%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Florida Memorial University

Common questions about Florida Memorial University, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Florida Memorial University located?

Florida Memorial University is located in Miami Gardens, FL. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Florida Memorial University?

Florida Memorial University is a private nonprofit four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Florida Memorial University (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $20,174 for in-state students and $20,174 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $23,238. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Florida Memorial University's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 85.3% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Florida Memorial University's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,183. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Florida Memorial University?

Median earnings six years after entry at Florida Memorial University are roughly $28,943. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 31.1% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Florida Memorial University?

Among similar schools nationwide, Florida Memorial University stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,188 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,677 of 1,816); First-year retention (#1,723 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#1,608 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#1,686 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Florida Memorial University?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Florida Memorial University’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Florida Memorial University
FieldValue
InstitutionFlorida Memorial University
Official websitewww.fmuniv.edu/
City, stateMiami Gardens, FL
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment1,183
Listed tuition (in-state)$20,174
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$20,174
Listed tuition (generic)$20,174
Total cost of attendance$35,809
Room and board (on campus)$9,656
Average net price$23,238
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$28,943
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$31,877
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$36,624
Median loan debt$30,063
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention49.5%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)31.1%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate85.3%
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share69.1%
Share with federal loans66.0%
Part-time enrollment share3.4%
Campus settingLarge suburb
Student–faculty ratio17
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,615
Full-time faculty share69.2%
Online onlyNo
HBCUYes
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women55.8%
Share of undergraduates, men44.2%
Share of undergraduates, Black83.2%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic2.7%
Share of undergraduates, White4.2%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.0%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races0.2%
Share of undergraduates, international8.2%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Florida Memorial University

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.