Miami University

Oxford, Ohio
4-year Public university
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Overview

Miami University—Oxford is a public institution established in 1809 with rural setting located at Oxford. It is ranked 78 in National Universities in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,378 (2018-19); out-of-state tuition and fees are $34,895 (2018-19). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,147. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Freshmen must live on campus, which is also home to more than 500 student organizations. The Greek system constitutes a large part of campus life, with about a third of the student body involved in more than 50 fraternities and sororities. In fact, the school often gets the moniker “Mother of Fraternities” because the Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Chi organizations were founded at Miami University. The school is also known as the “Cradle of Coaches” for the number of professional and collegiate coaches who once competed for Miami.

#78 in National Universities
Setting
Rural
Location Oxford, Ohio
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1809
Selectivity Low
Size Large
17,147 Undergraduates
Website https://miamioh.edu

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$52,727
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$20,316
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $15,378
Outstate Tuition Fee $34,895
Room and Board Fees $13,860
$45,200 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

68% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.76 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition Application

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, MELAB Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant is from one of English speaking country or has graduated from a US high school after 3 years of continuous enrollment or has a minimum score of 550 in EBRW section in SAT or 21 in ACT English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$14,415 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$11,417 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $52,727
97% Students with need received Financial Aid
60% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Miami University Scholarship Category 1
Total Worth Half to full tuition per year ($18,000–$36,000 for Non-residents and $8,000–$16,000 for Ohio Residents Annually)
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT: 33+; SAT: 1450+; GPA: 3.50+
Requirement for maintenance Maintain the academic requirements as stipulated in the financial aid award letter
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Miami University Scholarship Category 2
Total Worth $11,000–$20,000 for Non-residents and $5,000–$12,000 for Ohio Residents Annually
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT: 30-32; SAT: 1360–1440; GPA: 3.50+
Requirement for maintenance Maintain the academic requirements as stipulated in the financial aid award letter
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Miami University Scholarship Category 3
Total Worth $7,000–$15,000 for Non-residents and $2,000–$8,000 for Ohio Residents Annually
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT: 28-29; SAT: 1300–1350; GPA: 3.50+
Requirement for maintenance Maintain the academic requirements as stipulated in the financial aid award letter
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

17,147 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
91% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
79% Students graduate within 6 years