Florida Memorial University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Florida Memorial University is a private nonprofit institution located in Miami Gardens, Florida with approximately 1,183 undergraduate students enrolled. Florida Memorial University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,238 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $29,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Florida Memorial University is a private historically black college in Miami Gardens, Florida. Founded as the Florida Baptist Institute, today it claims a focus on broader Christianity and is a member of the United Negro College Fund.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — as one of Miami's few HBCU options with a tight-knit community of just 1,299 students, it offers real cultural and historical value, and the $16,475 median debt is relatively modest. However, the 30% graduation rate and 57% freshman retention rate are serious red flags suggesting many students don't finish, and median earnings of $29,600 a decade out raise real questions about return on investment. Worth considering if the HBCU mission and Miami location are priorities, but have an honest conversation about what support systems you'll need to be part of the minority who graduates.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,183 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42 Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6199
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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