Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Located in Miami, Florida, Florida International University has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.fiu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
Demographics
Part-time students
13,670 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:25,091
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:8,236
- Pell Grant students:18,467
- Online and distance education undergrad students:10,127
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Part-time students35%
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Students over 25 years old19%
Cost
In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$206
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$10,742
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Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Natural Resources and Conservation(1)
- Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies(3)
- Communication Journalism and Related Programs(2)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(2)
- Education(2)
- Engineering(2)
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)
- Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
- English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences(1)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(2)
- Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies(1)
- Psychology(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
- Social Sciences(4)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(3)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(7)
- History(1)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:87%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:44%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
399 students
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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