School Overview
Miami University, and also referred to as Miami U, MU or Miami of Ohio, is a four-year, public university in Oxford, Ohio. Miami University was established in 1809 and was one of the first universities in the United States. It is coeducational and one of Ohio’s largest research institutions.
It was recently ranked No. 3 in the nation among undergraduate teaching universities by U.S. News & World Report and No. 90 overall. It was ranked the No. 1 public university in Ohio by Forbes and No. 34 in the nation in the same category.
In addition to highly ranked and nationally recognized academic programs, Miami University is also known for its athletic prowess. The university’s student athletes and sports teams are collectively known as the Red Hawks and they compete in the Mid-American Conference. Many of Miami’s athletic teams are also nationally ranked and the university has won several national championships throughout its history.
General Information
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Admission Office 301 South Campus Avenue Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 529-2531 Fax: (513) 529-1550 [email protected] Contact: Laurie Koehler Director of Admissions |
Main Address Roudebush Hall Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 529-1809 www.muohio.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 14,785 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,609 Degree-seeking undergrads: 14,699 Graduate enrollment: 2,406 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $45 Online application fee: $45 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 80% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 90% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architectural History/Criticism B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bacteriology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Chemical Engineering B Engineering Technologies Computer Systems A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Foods/Nutrition Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Gerontology B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Science Technologies Chemical Technology A Security & Protective Services Police Science A Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Miami University-Oxford Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (513) 529-1809 |
| Website: | miamioh.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.commonapp.org/ |
| Address: | 501 East High St, Oxford, OH 45056 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 19,934 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 78% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 15,803 (79% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $15,380 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $34,896 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 77% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $12,694 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Miami University-Oxford Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Miami University-Oxford.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 4 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 7 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 11 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 2 | 18 | 16 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 9 | 4 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 2 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 6 | 118 | 61 | 13 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Miami University-Oxford and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $15,380 |
| Out-of-state | $34,896 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $14,088 |
| Out-of-state | $31,477 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 2,928 | 77% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,530 | 66% | $12,694 |
| Student loan aid | 1,443 | 38% | $7,867 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 10,391 | 61% | $11,059 |
| Federal student loans | 5,656 | 33% | $6,458 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Miami University-Oxford. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Miami University-Oxford students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 30,126 | 14,610 | 15,516 | Percent admitted | 100% | 74% | 75% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 13% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Miami University-Oxford Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 19,934 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 17,327 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,607 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Miami University-Oxford Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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