Florida International University
MottoSpes Scientia Facultas
(Latin)
Motto in English
Hope, Knowledge, Opportunity
TypePublic
Established1965; 54 years ago (1965)
Academic affiliation
ORAU, SACS, SUS
Endowment$196.2 million (2017)
PresidentMark B. Rosenberg
ProvostKenneth G. Furton
Academic staff
2,338 (2016)
Administrative staff
9,856 (2017)
Students56,886 (2017)
Undergraduates48,186 (2017)
Postgraduates8,700 (2017)
Location
University Park
,
Florida
,
U.S.
CampusCity
573.4 acres (2.320 km2)
ColorsBlue and Gold
         
NicknamePanthers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Conference USA
MascotRoary the Panther
Websitewww.fiu.edu