Facts & Rankings

Explore our exceptional national rankings and key facts that highlight the School of Communication’s dedication to providing outstanding education and opportunities since its founding in 1985.

Ranked Among the Best in the Nation

#2

Best Colleges with Broadcast Journalism Degrees in America

Niche.com | 2025

#6

Top Winning Sports Program

Broadcast Education Association | 2024

#6

Best Colleges with Advertising Degrees in America

Niche.com | 2025

#7

Best Colleges with Radio and Television Degrees in America

Niche.com | 2025

#7

Top Undergraduate Program for Video Game Design in the South

The Princeton Review | 2024

#7

Top Winning News Program

Broadcast Education Association | 2024

#9

Best Colleges with Public Relations Degrees in America

Niche.com | 2025

#11

Best Colleges with Digital Communication and Media Degrees in America

Niche.com | 2025

#17

Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America

Niche.com | 2025

#20

Top PR School

PR News | 2024

#21

Top Film School

The Wrap | 2024

#25

Top Graduate Game Design School

The Princeton Review | 2024

#34

Best Colleges for Communications in America

Niche.com | 2025

Enrollment

The SoC has 1,100 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students enrolled.

Academic Programs

Choose from 10 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs to shape your communication career.

Student to Faculty Ratio

With a 10:1 ratio and 140 faculty, students benefit from individual attention and expert guidance.

Student Media

Get involved with student media organizations such as UMTV, The Miami Hurricane, WVUM, Distraction Magazine and Ibis Yearbook.

Study Abroad & Away

Study abroad in Europe, Asia or Central America and earn academic credit or study away in the U.S. during the spring semester.

Facilities & Software

Students have access to state-of-the-art studios and labs as well as industry-standard software, equipment and tech.