Florida Memorial University

What Florida Memorial University does

Florida Memorial University (FMU) is a private, nonprofit, coeducational historically Black university (HBCU) founded in 1879 and headquartered at 15800 N.W. 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. It is the only HBCU in South Florida, operating under SACSCOC regional accreditation and ACBSP programmatic accreditation for its MBA. FMU serves prospective and enrolled undergraduate, graduate, international, dual-enrollment, and continuing-education students across three schools: Arts and Sciences; Business and Aeronautical Sciences; and Education and Social Sciences, with specialized academic centers in Cybersecurity, Climate Resiliency, Aviation (William Lehman Aviation Center), and Career Services & Workforce Development.

The institution's core technology stack is a Jenzabar JICS v2025.1-powered MyFMU student portal, extended through a native iOS/Android mobile app, with learning management delivered via Canvas (Instructure) and Blackboard, and identity/email provided by Microsoft 365 / Azure AD SAML SSO. Auxiliary student services — bookstore (Barnes & Noble College operator) and campus dining — are delivered through dedicated partner-operated channels. A flagship branded asset, The ROAR marching band, supports top-of-funnel brand awareness and recruitment.

FMU's revenue model is tuition- and fee-driven from recurring undergraduate and graduate enrollment, supplemented by auxiliary services (housing, dining, bookstore, athletics), philanthropic giving through the Office of University Advancement, and restricted corporate/foundation grants (e.g., $1M from JPMorgan Chase in Feb 2024). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via FMU-owned undergraduate and graduate application portals, virtual tour, campus visits, and an event-driven engagement model anchored by Founders' Day, Commencement, ROAR performances at national events, and Chorale appearances. Headcount is reported at 251–500 employees.

Name

Florida Memorial University

Legal name

Florida Memorial University

Website

https://fmuniv.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Florida Memorial University is a private, nonprofit historically Black university in Miami Gardens, Florida — the only HBCU in South Florida — serving undergraduate, graduate, international, dual-enrollment, and continuing-education students across three schools and specialized centers in cybersecurity, aviation, and climate resiliency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAMAB

Private Nonprofit HBCUs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

SECONDARYEDAHAMAK

Graduate & Professional-Program HBCUs (e.g., law/education/business)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Aviation sciences education
• Cybersecurity education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Recurring revenue from undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and dual enrollment tuition, supplemented by mandatory student fees; administered via Student Accounts and the Bursar's Office.
2. Philanthropic Giving / Donations: Fundraising revenue from alumni, church relations, government relations, home fundraisers, and signature campaigns administered by the Office of University Advancement.
3. Corporate / Foundation Grants: Restricted grant funding from corporate and institutional sponsors (e.g., JPMorgan Chase provided $1 million to expand FMU's computer science programs).
4. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from residence life, food services, bookstore (operated via bkstr.com partnership), athletics, and continuing education and professional studies programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Florida Memorial University is a private HBCU that delivers higher education services across undergraduate, graduate, continuing-education, and dual-enrollment pathways through three academic schools (Arts and Sciences, Business and Aeronautical Sciences, Education and Social Sciences). Its flagship academic offerings include a fully online 30-credit 1-year Executive MBA accredited by SACSCOC and ACBSP, plus distinctive programs in Aviation Management and Air Traffic Control, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Music Production, and Education. Auxiliary student services include housing and residence life, dining, a Barnes & Noble-affiliated bookstore, and a student portal (MyFMU on Jenzabar JICS) with companion mobile app.

Product overview

Florida Memorial University (FMU) is a private coeducational historically Black university in Miami Gardens, Florida, that delivers a portfolio of academic programs and student-facing technology services rather than a single commercial product. Its core digital experience is the MyFMU student portal (powered by Jenzabar JICS v2025.1) and its companion native mobile app, which together provide single sign-on access to academic, administrative, and campus life modules. On top of that portal, FMU layers learning-management integrations (Canvas and Blackboard), Microsoft 365 webmail, and specialized academic centers — most notably the Cybersecurity Center, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Center for Academic Resources and Support, the Center for Career Services & Workforce Development, and the Climate Resiliency Center. Academic offerings are organized into three Schools (Arts and Sciences; Business and Aeronautical Sciences; Education and Social Sciences) and span undergraduate, graduate (including a 1-year executive online MBA and graduate aviation/education programs), continuing education, and dual-enrollment programs, with a flagship marching band (The ROAR) and NCAA athletics (fmuathletics.com) as branded ancillary programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across three schools (Arts and Sciences, Business and Aeronautical Sciences, Education and Social Sciences) covering Communications, Chemistry, Social Work, Cybersecurity, Aviation Management, Music, Business, Education, and other disciplines. Designed for First-Time Freshman, Transfer, Returning, and Dual Enrollment students seeking accredited undergraduate degrees with HBCU community experience in South Florida.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's-level degree programs including the Executive MBA, Graduate Education degrees, Music Production (MUP), graduate Aviation programs, and graduate Cybersecurity programs. Programs are designed for advanced-degree candidates, with select online and asynchronous delivery options.
• Master of Business Administration (1-Year Executive Online MBA) 30-credit, 1-year executive online Master of Business Administration delivered fully online and asynchronously; open to all undergraduate majors with foundational crash-course support; fully accredited by SACSCOC and ACBSP. Targeted at working professionals seeking an accelerated, accredited graduate business degree.
• Continuing Education and Professional Studies Continuing education and professional studies division delivering flexible, career-enhancing credentials and stackable learning in Cybersecurity, Climate Resiliency, Aviation, Music Production, Business Administration, Education, and Social Justice for adult and professional learners without full degree commitment.
• FMU Dual Enrollment Program Dual-enrollment program allowing high-school students to take Florida Memorial University college courses for credit, supporting accelerated degree pathways for First-Time Freshman recruits.
• Military Sciences / Army ROTC FMU's Military Sciences / Army ROTC program enabling students to pursue military officer commissioning alongside their undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Computer Science Programs FMU computer science academic programs expanded with $1 million in funding from JPMorgan Chase (announced 2024-02-12), supporting growth of CS curriculum and capacity at the only HBCU in South Florida.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-credit, 1-year Executive Online MBA program
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JenzabarcoreTechnology or IntegrationJenzabar's Internet Campus Solution (ICS) powers FMU's student portal (my.fmuniv.edu), including Campus Directory, Campus Announcements, Events Calendar, and Campus Life / Academics modules. FMU is one of Jenzabar's 1,500+ higher education customers in the United States and globally.
• Microsoft (Microsoft 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides FMU's webmail and authentication infrastructure via Microsoft 365 / Azure AD (login.microsoftonline.com) for student and faculty email access.
• Instructure (Canvas LMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas learning management system (fmu.instructure.com) is hosted as one of FMU's primary learning platforms alongside Blackboard.
• Barnes & Noble College (BKSTR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarnes & Noble College operates the FMU bookstore via bkstr.com/fmunivstore, distributing textbooks, course materials, and university-branded merchandise.
• SACSCOCcoreOthersSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges provides regional accreditation to FMU, referenced as a quality credential across FMU's program pages (e.g., MBA program fully accredited by SACSCOC and ACBSP).
• ACBSPOthers

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bethune-Cookman University: Private HBCU also based in Florida, similar student-body scale and tuition-dependent revenue model. Directly comparable as a competing small private HBCU in the same state with overlapping program offerings in business, education, and sciences.
• Edward Waters University: Florida-based private HBCU with comparable enrollment scale, tuition model, and recent accreditation/revitalization trajectory. Closely comparable in mission, size, and program mix.
• Tuskegee University: Private HBCU with similar tuition-dependent revenue model and emphasis on STEM programs (engineering, agriculture, sciences). Comparable as a peer private HBCU competing for federal HBCU funding and STEM-focused grants.
• Xavier University of Louisiana: Private HBCU with comparable scale, tuition-driven model, and strengths in STEM, pharmacy, and pre-professional programs. Closely comparable HBCU competitor for similar student demographics and corporate partnership opportunities.
• Morehouse College: Private HBCU sharing the 'only' geographic/community positioning and attracting significant corporate diversity funding. Comparable in mission and ability to draw HBCU-targeted corporate grants.
• Hampton University: Private HBCU with similar enrollment scale, tuition revenue model, and STEM/business program mix. Comparable as a peer private HBCU competing for federal and corporate funding.
• Clark Atlanta University: Private HBCU with comparable size, tuition-driven revenue model, and graduate program offerings. Closely comparable HBCU peer in scale and program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Florida International University: Large public research university in the same Miami market offering online MBA, cybersecurity, and aviation-adjacent programs at lower tuition. Competes head-to-head with FMU for South Florida students but with substantially larger scale and state appropriations.
• University of Miami: Major private research university in the same Miami metropolitan market. Competes for graduate enrollment, especially in business and aviation-related fields, with substantially larger resources.

Regional players

• St. Thomas University (Florida): Small private university in Miami with similar size, tuition model, and graduate program offerings (including online MBA). Comparable regional competitor in the South Florida private-university segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/floridamemorial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyZ5b4fLgxil-FHF10o1RLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaMemorial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-memorial-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/fmu_official

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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