The University of Miami is a major private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, with nationally recognized programs in marine science, music, and business. Its Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is among the world's leading oceanographic research centers. Miami has rapidly climbed university rankings in recent years, driven by substantial investment in its medical and business schools.
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Notable Alumni
Dwayne Johnson (actor, The Rock)•Gloria Estefan (Grammy-winning singer)•Ray Lewis (NFL Hall of Fame linebacker)
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UMPD reports declining crime trends with burglaries and violations dropping significantly from 2022 to 2024. The university maintains a fully sworn police department.
Coral Gables is one of South Florida's safest and most affluent communities with its own police department and low crime rates.
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