Florida International University
Florida International University (FIU) is a public university in Miami. It is one of ten campuses that comprise the State University System of Florida and had a total student body of 56,000 students during the 2017 school year. Over 92% of students live off-campus. As the name suggests, Florida International University also attracts a lot of international students. In fact, about 7% of the student body are international students. FIU offers over 280 majors and 191 programs of study through 23 schools and colleges. It is the largest university in South Florida and the fourth largest in the United States based on the enrollment numbers.
Several nursing programs are offered through Florida International University College of Nursing and Health Sciences, including BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. The college has close affiliations with many healthcare facilities in the area, including hospitals and doctor’s offices, giving students the hands-on learning needed to succeed. The traditional BSN program is offered on-campus, while the RN to BSN path is an online-only program. There are also many BSN to DNP programs available at the university. All programs offered through the college are accredited by the CCNE and the Florida State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students56,718 |
Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate88% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 93 | 280 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 0 |
Master's degree | 4 | 5 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 1 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 5 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/22/1993 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1985 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/12/2008 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/12/2008 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/19/2001 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/19/2001 - Current |
Admission
54%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1080 to 1240 |
ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $206/credit | |
In State Students | $206/credit | |
Out of State Students | $619/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $446/credit | |
In State Students | $446/credit | |
Out of State Students | $992/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $9,270 | $9,270 | $27,855 |
ADN | 70 | $14,420 | $14,420 | $43,330 |
BSN | 125 | $25,750 | $25,750 | $77,375 |
FNP | 50 | $22,300 | $22,300 | $49,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Florida International University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 50% | $4,815 |
Other Federal Grant | 21% | $690 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,378 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 76% | $2,530 |
Federal Student Loans | 31% | $5,683 |
Private Loans | 1% | $10,562 |
$12,219
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,024 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,047 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,305 |
$75,001 to $110,000$15,127 |
Over $110,000$16,233 |
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Student Population
47,629
Undergrads
9,089
Graduates
32,541
Women
24,177
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
64% |
Black/African American |
13% |
White |
10% |
Non-resident alien |
7% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.