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Florida International University

FIU is one of the largest public research universities in the United States. As a Florida preeminent university, it offers a four-year tuition lock for in-state students and one of the most generous state-aid packages in the country.

  • Largest university in South Florida with 49,000+ undergraduates
  • Florida preeminent status — tuition is locked at freshman-year rate for four years
  • Bright Futures covers 100% of tuition and fees for top academic scholars
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Acceptance rate
59%
Undergrad enrollment
49,244
Institution type
Public research
State
Florida (preeminent)

Type

Public university

Location

Miami, FL

Acceptance rate

59%

Undergrad enrollment

49,244

Florida International University is a public, Carnegie R1 research university in University Park, Miami. It is one of the largest minority-serving institutions in the country and a top destination for first-generation college students in Florida.

FIU's published cost of attendance includes tuition, differential fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, books, transportation, and personal expenses. The numbers below combine FIU's published rates for 2026–27 with the average grant aid reported to IPEDS so you can see the realistic net price for an in-state, out-of-state, and international student.

Florida's Bright Futures Scholarship, combined with FIU's in-state tuition rate, can make a four-year degree here very affordable for residents who qualify. Out-of-state and international students should expect to pay significantly more and should plan to file the FAFSA (if eligible) or apply for merit-based FIU scholarships early.

Tuition & fees

$18,826

Out-of-state · in-state $6,518

Total cost of attendance

$38,126

Tuition + housing + food + transport + other

Net price (after avg aid)

$29,126

After $9,000 average grant aid

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CategoryAmount
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)$18,826
In-state tuition (FL)$6,518
Housing$9,500
Food and meal plan$5,000
Transportation$1,800
Books and other$3,000
Total annual cost$38,126
Need-blind (domestic)
—Meets full need (domestic)
—Need-blind (international)
—Meets full need (international)
FAFSA eligible
State scholarship eligible

  • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

    Typical award: $3,036 / yr

  • Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

    Typical award: $3,000 / yr

  • Federal Pell Grant

    Typical award: $7,395 / yr

  • Computer Science (BS)

    Bachelor's

    ABET-accredited CS program with concentrations in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering.

    Program page

  • Nursing (BSN)

    Bachelor's

    Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences. Direct-admit BSN with state licensure prep.

    Program page

  • Finance (BBA)

    Bachelor's

    Top-ranked finance program in South Florida. Wall Street-track and corporate finance tracks.

    Program page

  • Architecture (5-yr BArch)

    Bachelor's

    5-year NAAB-accredited architecture program with studio-based learning.

    Program page

  • Hospitality Management (BHM)

    Bachelor's

    Chaplin School — top-5 US hospitality program with Disney, Marriott, and Hilton partnerships.

    Program page

  • Information Technology (BS)

    Bachelor's

    Cybersecurity and network systems concentration with NSA/DHS center designation.

    Program page

Regular decision deadline

Rolling (priority: November 1 for Fall)

Early: November 1 (Early Action)

Application

Common App accepted

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GPA (middle 50%)

3.5 – 4.3 weighted

Test policy

SAT 1180

ACT 24

  • “Bright Futures paid for tuition and Pell covered my books. I commute from Doral so I dodged housing cost entirely. My total out-of-pocket per year is under $1,200.”

    Junior, Computer Science

  • “The nursing cohort felt like family. I did my clinicals at Jackson Memorial and had a job offer before I graduated. Best decision I ever made.”

    Senior, Nursing (BSN)

  • “I came in undecided and flipped between finance and accounting. The advising office let me sit in on both intro courses before I declared. Started a finance internship at a local bank by junior year.”

    Sophomore, Finance

6-year grad rate

66%

Median starting salary

$52,800

10-year ROI (net)

$184,000

Top-paying majors

  • Computer Science$72,100
  • Nursing$78,400
  • Information Technology$68,500
  • Finance$66,400
  • Architecture$60,800

Where grads go: FIU Health, Citadel, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Bank of America.

SchoolTuitionTypeWhy compare
Florida International University$18,826PublicYou are here
University of Central FloridaOpen the calculator—Comparable cost, larger in-state cohort.
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Barry UniversityOpen the calculator—Private South Florida alternative with stronger merit aid for non-Florida residents.

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Florida International University operates across multiple campuses and program modalities. Each entry below has its own published cost of attendance.

How much is FIU tuition for Florida residents in 2026–27?

For the 2026–27 academic year, FIU charges approximately $6,168 in tuition and fees for full-time Florida residents. Combined with on-campus housing and a meal plan, the total cost of attendance runs about $22,000 per year. In-state tuition is locked for four years for students who entered FIU as freshmen.

What is FIU's out-of-state and international tuition?

Out-of-state students pay roughly $18,800 in tuition and fees per year, and the full cost of attendance with housing is about $34,500. International students are billed at the same out-of-state rate; FIU does not have a separate international tuition tier.

Does FIU accept the Bright Futures Scholarship?

Yes. FIU is a Florida preeminent university and accepts all three Bright Futures levels — Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). FAS students receive 100% of tuition and fees plus an additional $300 per semester stipend.

Does FIU meet full demonstrated financial need?

FIU is not need-blind for admissions, but it does package need-based grants, federal work-study, and subsidized loans to meet a portion of demonstrated need. The average grant aid is around $9,400 per year for first-time undergraduates, and the average net price after aid is below $10,000 for in-state students with family income under $48,000.

Is FIU test-optional for 2026 admissions?

Yes. FIU is test-optional for first-time-in-college applicants. Students may submit SAT or ACT scores if they believe the results strengthen their application, but scores are not required. Test-optional policies can change yearly — verify on FIU's admissions page before you apply.

What GPA do you need for FIU automatic admission?

Florida public university policy guarantees admission to FIU for students who graduate in the top 20% of their high school class and complete the 18 college-prep credits required by the Board of Governors. Students outside the top 20% are reviewed individually.

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Reviewed by Geek College Editorial Team. First published 2026-04-12. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.