College Spotlight: University of Miami

College Spotlight is a very short introduction to a college/university, with some fun and interesting highlights I've gathered during tours, meetings with admission staff, webinars, and research.

Hopefully these College Spotlight posts will help you determine whether a school could be a good fit and warrants additional research.

University of Miami is a private, mid-sized university in Coral Gables, FL.

Here are some quick highlights:

• Often nicknamed "The U", University of Miami is an R1 research institution with highly regarded programs in many areas. Interdisciplinary study and research are encouraged.

  
  

• University of Miami is test required and has become highly selective. Applying ED1/ED2 can be advantageous.

  
  

• While University of Miami is a meets need school, it leans expensive for most students, and the cost of living entertainment are higher than average.

  
  

• The university is very well-resourced and is in great proximity to many experiential learning opportunities and internships in South Florida.

  
  

• University of Miami is a gated campus with lush tropical gardens, stunning modern housing with live-in faculty, and a variety of indoor and outdoor social spaces. There is even a lake and pool with diving platforms at the center of campus.

• About a quarter of students participate in the fraternities and sororities, but they do not dominate the social scene and there are no Greek houses.

  
  

• On-campus social events are hosted throughout the year, and students also often head to the beach or participate in the Miami culture scene and night life.

  
  

• Though walkable to some restaurants and shops, University of Miami does not have a college town vibe. Having a car on campus or utilizing ride shares and public transportation is common.

  
  

• School spirit is big here. While it does have a basketball arena and other athletic facilities, the football team plays at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, which is about 20 miles from campus.

  
  

• Concerned about hurricanes? University of Miami has three shelter buildings designed to withstand Category 3 hurricanes and it has robust evacuation protocols to keep students and staff safe.

  
  
  
  

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Kate Pedigo, M.Ed. CEP, NCC is a Certified Educational Planner and founder of Growing2College.

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