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Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Town · 16,656 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$28,384
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
81%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$55,076
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
75%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, often recognized as a "Public Ivy," is best known for its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, historic red-brick campus, and classic college-town atmosphere. Academics are spearheaded by the nationally ranked Farmer School of Business, alongside highly regarded programs in education, engineering, and the liberal arts. Student life is steeped in tradition and highly engaged, featuring a prominent Greek system, passionate support for RedHawk athletics—especially hockey—and a lively Uptown district just steps from campus. Distinctively, Miami combines the scale of a major university with a liberal arts feel, boasting exceptionally high rates of undergraduate research participation and study abroad engagement.

Location
Oxford, OH, 45056 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
32 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$18,161$41,221
Housing & food (on campus)$16,750$16,750
Books & supplies$1,250$1,250
Cost of attendance$38,757$61,817 est.
Average net price$28,384Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$41,221
In-state: $18,161
Housing & food (on campus)$16,750
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$61,817 est.
In-state: $38,757
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $28,384
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,015
$30–48k
$18,193
$48–75k
$23,806
$75–110k
$29,048
$110k+
$31,431
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
81%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
70%
Back for yr 2
90%
Transferred
13%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
82% graduated · 14% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$49,773
10 yrs after entry$55,076
Debt
Median at graduation$23,000
Monthly payment$244
Middle 50% owe$6k–$27k
90th percentile$33,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Test optional
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1317
R 610–690 · M 610–700
ACT midpoint
27
Comp 25–30 · E 24–32 · M 25–30
SAT middle 50%: 1220–1390
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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
13%
First-gen
23%
Family income
$79,777
Independent
13%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Hispanic
5%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$49,773
After 10 yrs
$55,076
Finance and Financial Management Services423
Marketing319
Psychology, General272
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness257
Computer Science178
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods175
Biology, General174
Political Science and Government160
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication151
Accounting and Related Services144
Business Administration, Management and Operations126
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas111
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication109
Management Information Systems and Services98
Mechanical Engineering95
Public Health78
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$813M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$10,834/mo
Teaching spend
$11,183
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$29M research spending · 71 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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