Acceptance Rate
75%
Avg. SAT
1390
75th percentile
“Ohio's 1809-born public university powerhouse, birthing presidents, coaches, and business leaders amid red-brick quads.”
Oxford, OH
Location
Town
Campus Setting
Miami University traces its roots to 1809, when Congress chartered it as the first public college west of the Appalachians, predating Ohio's statehood and earning its nickname as the state's mother university. Students who thrive here are driven undergrads drawn to a polished, preppy vibe—think ambitious types who love Greek life, club sports, and a tight-knit community feel despite the 17,000-strong enrollment. The campus personality mixes Midwestern friendliness with a sense of tradition and pride, set in Oxford, a quaint college town of 25,000 that revolves around the school but lacks big-city energy.
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Academics
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You'll dive into strengths like the Farmer School of Business, architecture, and teacher education programs, where classes blend lecture halls with smaller seminars in residential colleges that foster close faculty ties. Expect a mix of large intro courses for general ed and tighter upper-level ones, with undergrad research opportunities through initiatives like the Howe Center for Writing Excellence. Popular majors fill quickly, so competitive entry into business or engineering demands solid grades early on.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
16,816 undergrad • 2,022 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
80%
Black / African American
3%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
3%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Oxford, OH
Varsity Athletics
Campus buzzes with heavy Greek involvement—over a third of students join—fueling parties, formals, and philanthropy events, while traditions like the RedHawk bonfire rally kick off football season. A typical week mixes classes, club meetings, and weekend hangs at Uptown Oxford's bars or nearby lakes, though Ohio winters bring gray skies and dorm-bound evenings. Housing guarantees spots for freshmen in dorms or learning communities, but upperclassmen navigate a draw system amid high demand.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
NCAA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
90%
4 Years Graduation Rate
73%
6 Years Graduation Rate
83%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$55,076
90% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Miami University-Oxford and return in the fall. 73% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 83% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
73%
4-5 years
10%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
16%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$13,678
Acceptance
75%
Undergrads
16,816
4-Year Grad Rate
73%
Endowment
$739M
Oxford, OH 45056
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