University of Miami acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Miami's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Miami acceptance rate by year
10,245 of 58,167 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 18.9% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 58,167 | 10,245 | 17.6% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 53,954 | 10,195 | 18.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 48,286 | 8,940 | 18.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 49,169 | 9,312 | 18.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 42,244 | 12,036 | 28.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 40,131 | 13,280 | 33.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 38,920 | 10,558 | 27.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 34,281 | 11,021 | 32.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 30,638 | 10,939 | 35.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 32,528 | 12,267 | 37.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 33,420 | 12,629 | 37.8% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Miami deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Miami's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Early action Apply by Decisions Late January
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions Late February
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions April 1
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Miami
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Miami
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.017.9%
- 3.75–3.9942.3%
- 3.50–3.7426.7%
- 3.25–3.4910.1%
- 3.00–3.242.3%
- 2.50–2.990.6%
- Below 2.500.1%
What counts
What Miami weighs
From section C7 of Miami's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essays
- Activities
Important
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Considered
- Recommendations
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
Miami waitlist
22,147 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 9,077 accepted it, and 703 were admitted from it (7.7% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Miami costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Miami's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Miami's 17.6%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Miami admissions
What is Miami's acceptance rate?
Miami admitted 10,245 of 58,167 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 17.6%. That is down from 18.9% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Miami test-optional for 2026–27?
No. Miami requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are Miami's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 5, 2027; Regular decision: January 5, 2027. Check Miami's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Miami?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1350–1450 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 34% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1450 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at Miami?
For Fall 2025, Miami admitted 44.3% of 2,395 early decision applicants, compared with 17.6% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Miami Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Miami first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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