Miami University

Miami University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Oxford, Ohio. Miami of Ohio was founded in 1809 and now enrolls around 18,880 students a year, including 16,522 undergrads. Miami of Ohio offers on-campus housing for up to 8,511 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Miami of Ohio! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Miami of Ohio's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Miami of Ohio students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Miami of Ohio has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Miami of Ohio has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Miami of Ohio on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Miami of Ohio on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is February 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Miami of Ohio by March 15.

Is Miami of Ohio a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Miami of Ohio offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Miami of Ohio Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Miami of Ohio. Miami of Ohio admitted 92% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 26,844 students applied to Miami of Ohio and 24,684 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Miami of Ohio

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 89% of students who start at Miami of Ohio return for their second year of college. Miami of Ohio's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 82%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Miami of Ohio Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Miami of Ohio's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $546.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Miami of Ohio spends about $7,631 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Miami of Ohio

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Miami of Ohio meets 57% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $17,981 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $29,331 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Miami of Ohio. Based on this information, how does Miami of Ohio sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Miami of Ohio a good school for you?

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Where is Miami of Ohio?

Miami of Ohio is located in the small town setting of Oxford, Ohio, less than an hour from Cincinnati.

If you want to see Miami of Ohio for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Oxford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Miami of Ohio and Oxford are like without leaving home.

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