Miami
Miami SAT and ACT Requirements
Miami requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1320 to 1480 on the SAT and 30 to 33 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Required
SAT middle 50%
1320–1480
ACT middle 50%
30–33
Acceptance rate
19%
Miami SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 660 | 730 |
| Math | 660 | 750 |
| Total | 1320 | 1480 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 33 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1320: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here.
- 1320 to 1480: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1480: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does Miami require the SAT or ACT?
Miami requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. Official policy page: 'The University of Miami requires prospective students to include standardized test scores as part of their undergraduate admission application... The policy went into effect for students applying for Fall 2026.' Exceptions: performance-based program applicants (Frost School of Music, Theatre Arts BFA), portfolio-based program applicants (School of Architecture, Fine Arts BFA), international secondary-school graduates, and transfer applicants with 24+ postsecondary credits.
What SAT score do you need for Miami?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1320, half scored between 1320 and 1480, and a quarter scored above 1480. A score at or above 1480 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1320 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for Miami?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 30 to 33 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1370 to 1460.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: Miami admissions, verified for 2026-27.
