Skip to Main Content
Miami University
blue checkmark
  • 4 Year
  • OXFORD, OH

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

501 EAST HIGH ST
OXFORD, OH 45056
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference
From Miami University

Miami University, founded in 1809 in Oxford, Ohio, has a national reputation for a superior educational experience and unparalleled professional preparation of its students. Miami is consistently ranked one of the top schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Supported by experiences that lead to student success, Miami University students receive personal attention and guidance from our most experienced professors.

All undergraduate students benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation, developing lifelong skills for any career. Over 60% of Miami students graduate with at least one minor or additional major, and more than 42% of students study abroad. More than 2,800 undergraduate students work with professors on funded research each year. Among 2020-2021 graduates, 98% were employed or continuing their education by Fall 2021. Miami is also ranked in the Top 15 for Best Schools for Internships by The Princeton Review.

Upcoming Events

Branch Campuses

Miami University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
1160-1370
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

Will You Get In?

Find Student Loans

Find Student Loans

YouTube Video

Cost

Net Price
$24,616 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$13,405 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 189 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 228 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 227 responses

Majors

Honors College at Miami University

academic spotlight

Crafted for our most motivated, intellectually curious students in all majors, the residential Honors College gives you the opportunity to complete six Honors experiences through rigorous and innovative courses taught by Miami’s top faculty. Or you can fulfill your requirements through co-curricular learning, including undergraduate research, public service, and internships.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    31%
  • On Campus
    68%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
16,434 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
430
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 141 responses
  • Preppy
    26%
  • All of the Above
    20%
  • Involved
    18%
  • Fratty
    9%
  • A spirited bunch
    7%
  • Miami
    7%
  • Drunk
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
66%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 283 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 310 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 169 responses
  • All of the above!
    30%
  • Love & Honor
    27%
  • Preppy
    11%
  • Fratagonia
    7%
  • Forward thinkers
    6%
  • White
    5%
  • A spirited bunch
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 121 responses

Miami University Reviews

Rating 3.71 out of 5  3,420 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5  
Rating 5 out of 5  
Rating 1 out of 5  

Add to List