Case Study: Florida International University achieves early identification of at-risk students with DataRobot

How Florida International University Predicts the Future to Help At-Risk Students

Florida International University (FIU), a large, minority- and Hispanic-serving institution in Miami, needed a way to identify at-risk students early despite limited data science resources. To move from reactive analyses to proactive interventions, FIU adopted DataRobot’s automated machine learning platform and integrated its predictions with Tableau dashboards so non‑technical staff could access and act on insights.

DataRobot developed dozens of predictive models that now produce real‑time risk scores—cutting model turnaround from months to a few hours—and are surfaced in Tableau for filtering, what‑if analysis, and use by administrators, academic advisors, and financial advisors. The DataRobot-powered solution democratized data science across campus, enabling earlier interventions, faster decisions, and scalable, actionable insight to help more students succeed.

Florida International University

Paden Goldsmith

Assistant Director of Strategic Data Analysis