Florida International University MBA Profile
Florida International University | |
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| Motto | Spes Scientia Facultas (Latin: "Hope, Knowledge, Opportunity") |
| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Public |
| Endowment | $91.1 million |
| President | Dr. Modesto A. Maidique |
| Faculty | 1,681 |
| Staff | 6,818 |
| Students | 39,500 |
| Undergraduates | 31,000 |
| Postgraduates | 8,500 |
| Location | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Campus | Urban, 573.4 acres (2.31 km²) |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Golden Panthers |
| Mascot | Roary the Panther |
| Website | www.fiu.edu |
Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university located in Miami, Florida, well-known for its architecture, business, engineering, hospitality management, and law programs. It currently has more than 39,500 students, 1,681 full-time faculty, and 117,500 alumni, making it the largest university in South Florida and placing it among the nation’s 20 largest colleges and universities.
Florida International University is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, the top designation by the Carnegie Foundation and has awarded over 136,000 degrees. The university is comprised of 27 separate colleges and schools that offer more than 205 programs of study with more than 280 majors.
FIU is ranked among the top 100 public national universities in the U.S. News & World Report annual guide to "America's Best Colleges." FIU was the youngest institution in that group. U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" (2006 and 2007) also ranks FIU's undergraduate international business programs 7th best in the nation and lists the Chapman Graduate School of Business among the top 20 business schools in the U.S. for excellence in international business. In 2007, the College of Law achieved a 94 percent passing rate, the highest in the state of Florida, while being the youngest law school in the country.
This recognition comes as the academic quality of the university improves and its admissions rates become more selective. Admission rates have also decreased greatly from 63.2% for Fall 2005 to 42.8% for Fall 2006. The average incoming freshmen had a SAT score of 1131, a 24 ACT score and a 3.64 high school GPA.
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