Miami University

Miami University Overview

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 provides 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! February 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by March 15.

Is Miami of Ohio a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

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

2021 Acceptance Rate for Miami University

It is moderately difficult to get into Miami of Ohio. Around 92% of applicants get into Miami of Ohio each year. Out of 26,844 applications received in 2021, 24,684 students were offered admission.

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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Miami of Ohio, around 89% are still enrolled the next year. Around 82% of students who started at Miami of Ohio earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Miami of Ohio Grads

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

Check with Miami of Ohio directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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. The school spends $7,631 for each full-time student enrolled.

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.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $29,331 of 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 available 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Miami of Ohio. Based on this information, how does Miami of Ohio sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! 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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