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University information
NameUniversity of Miami
MottoMagna est veritas (Latin)
Motto in EnglishGreat is the truth
Established1925
TypePrivate
Endowment$538 million USD
ChairmanPhillip T. George, M.D.
PresidentDonna Shalala
ProvostThomas J. LeBlanc
Faculty2,505 full time
Staff10,876 full time
Students15,629
Under graduates9855
Post graduates5259
CityCoral Gables
StateFlorida
CountryUSA
CampusSuburban
ColorsOrange, Green and White    
Athletic nicknameHurricanes
MascotSebastian the Ibis
AthleticsNCAA Division I, Atlantic Coast Conference
Websitewww.miami.edu

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The University of Miami (informally referred to as UM, U of M, U Miami, Miami, or The U) is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in the city of Coral Gables, Florida. In addition to its main campus, the University of Miami maintains a medical campus in Miami city proper at the Miami Civic Center and a marine research facility on Virginia Key.

, the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12 separate colleges, including a medical school, law school, and a school focused on the study of oceanography and atmospheric sciences. These colleges offer approximately 115 undergraduate, 114 master’s, 51 doctoral, and two professional areas of study. Over the years, the University's students have represented all 50 states and close to 150 foreign countries. With more than 13,000 full and part-time faculty and staff, UM is the sixth largest employer in Miami-Dade County.

Research is a component of each academic division, with UM attracting $326 million per year in sponsored research grants. UM also offers a large library system with over 3.1 million volumes and exceptional holdings in Cuban heritage and music. UM also offers a wide range of student activities, including fraternities and sororities, a student newspaper and radio station. UM's intercollegiate athletic teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and its football team has won five national championships.

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Coral Gables campus : Student housing
UM residence halls Year built Room capacity
Apartment Area 1948 est. 500
Eaton Residential College 1954 400
Mahoney Residential College 1958 750
Pearson Residential College 1962 750
Hecht Residential College 1968 900
Stanford Residential College 1968 900
University Village 2006 800
Total 5,000 students

Sustainability :
University of Miami demographics
Ethnic enrollment, 2009 Undergraduates Graduates
African American 9% 8%
Asian American 9% 13%
Hispanic (of any race) 29% 22%
White (non-Hispanic) 53% 56%
Total 100% 100%

Sustainability :
+Fall freshman statistics
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Applicants 21,845 21,774 19,807 19,031 18,810
Admits 9,700 8,411 7,527 7,704 8,678
% Admitted 44.4 38.6 38.0 40.4 46.1
This table does not account deferred
applications or other unique situations.

Organization :
2009-2010 Tuition
School Tuition Total Cost
Undergraduate $35,540 $52,044
Graduate School $26,640 $44,968
Law School $37,418 $54,022
Medical School (FL) $29,289
Medical School (non-FL) $38,504

Rankings :
Other UM Rankings
CMUP Research Universities 78
USNWR Earth Sciences 43
USNWR Fine Arts 119
Wuhan International ESI 106

University of Miami

AcademicsUndergraduate & Graduate: [http://www.arc.miami.edu/ School of Architecture] * [http://www.as.miami.edu/ College of Arts and Sciences] * School of Business Administration * [http://com.miami.edu/ School of Communication] * [http://www.education.miami.edu/ School of Education] * [http://www.miami.edu/engineering/ College of Engineering] * Frost School of Music * [http://www.miami.edu/nursing/ School of Nursing and Health Studies] * Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Graduate only: [http://www6.miami.edu/grad/ Graduate School] * Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine * School of Law
AthleticsHurricanes * Football * Baseball * Sun Life Stadium * BankUnited Center * Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field * Cobb Stadium * Orange Bowl * Florida Cup * Seminole War Canoe * Sebastian the Ibis * Atlantic Coast Conference
PlacesThe Alamo * Jerry Herman Ring Theatre * John C. Gifford Arboretum * Little Salt Spring * Jackson Memorial Hospital * Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
PeopleAlumni * Faculty * Donna Shalala
ActivitiesBand of the Hour * The Miami Hurricane * WVUM 90.5 FM * Iron Arrow Honor Society

Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida

Barry University * Beacon College * Bethune-Cookman University * Clearwater Christian College * Eckerd College * Edward Waters College * Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University * Flagler College * Florida College * Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences * Florida Institute of Technology * Florida Memorial University * Florida Southern College * Hodges University * Jacksonville University * Lynn University * Nova Southeastern University * Palm Beach Atlantic University * Ringling College of Art and Design * Rollins College * Saint Leo University * St. Thomas University * Southeastern University * Stetson University * University of Miami * University of Tampa * Warner University * Webber International University

Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)

Atlantic DivisionBoston College Eagles * Clemson Tigers * Florida State Seminoles * Maryland Terrapins * North Carolina State Wolfpack * Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Coastal DivisionDuke Blue Devils * Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets * Miami Hurricanes * North Carolina Tar Heels * Virginia Cavaliers * Virginia Tech Hokies



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