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Academics
Attending school at Miami University may be “the iconic college experience.” Located in Oxford, Ohio, “a quaint college town” with a “beautiful red brick campus,” which students describe as “gorgeous” and “astoundingly beautiful,” the school “has a rich tradition and history” that “is committed to its image as a premier undergraduate institution.” The “prestige” of the business school affords many promising opportunities both during school and after graduation. Students agree, “Miami really prepares students for the real world after college.” “A degree from Miami is worth a lot to many employers.” “Miami University students are recruited by companies, and that provides great leverage when looking for internships and jobs.” The curriculum as a whole offers “a challenging academic workload” that truly tests a student’s abilities as well as “prepares students for the workplace after graduation while also giving them the opportunity to thrive while on campus.” This “devotion to excellent undergraduate instruction” is backed by “an extremely strong orientation program, a dedicated student affairs department, and an overwhelming amount of student involvement in co-curricular activities.” Smaller classrooms that allow for “engaging” discussion are more highly valued than large lectures, which may be “hard to sit through.” Professors are a “mixed bag.” “If you get the right ones, it makes all the difference.” A student in the Honors Program calls the experience “phenomenal. It offers the ability to grow as a student and person through both in and out of class experiences.”
Student Body
The typical student is “very involved on campus, is concerned about his or her academics, and wants to make a good impression on others. We care about how we present ourselves, but in a good way.” Another student says, “The typical student is very academically focused, challenge-driven, competitive, extraverted, and demonstrates a preference for dressing well.” Several students commented that students tend to “look and dress alike.” “It can be very cliquish, especially in the Greek community.” Anyone can fit in though, it’s “all about finding your niche on campus, which is generally done through people in your major, and especially student organizations.” Miami tends to attract students who are “white, upper-middle-class, and Christian. The campus lacks diversity socioeconomically, ethnically, and religiously; however, the student body is generally accepting of all students no matter the background.” One student relishes the challenge “to find diversity even in people who look similar and [has] grown because of it.”
Campus Life
Miami University offers “a vibrant social atmosphere.” With more than 17,000 undergraduate students on campus Miami may be “the perfect size,” where you “can see everyone…but still meet many new people.” With a “plethora of student activities,” “Miami makes it possible to find groups or organizations that can fit any student’s interest, and many tend to help in propelling graduates into jobs or programs once they leave the campus.” “Greek life is everywhere you look,” according to one student who posits “it often seems as though everyone is [Greek affiliated] because of how visible they are on campus,” though statistics indicate only about one-third of undergraduates go Greek. On the partying front, “if you are looking to drink, you will certainly find it here if you want.” “Miami students can find a wealth of great bars and clubs uptown—many of which are eighteen-plus, allowing freshmen and sophom*ores to enjoy the dance floors and bars that make up almost all of the nightlife.” The campus also “offers a lot of alternative programs for students who wish to avoid alcohol.” “Late night programming is offered through Miami, as well as athletic events and other cultural events.” Among sports, “hockey is really popular.” Students tend to be happy with life at Miami. “There is a ton to do on and off campus. The town is quaint, but it is mainly a college town, so it’s like an extension of the school. Nightlife is pretty big here, but so are academics and activities. Students definitely are actively thinking about their futures, and they take academics seriously.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Admissions Office
301 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
Phone
513-529-2531
admission@miamioh.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Farmer School of Business
McGuffey Museum
Center for the Performing Arts
Recreational Sports Center
Peabody Hall (National Historical Landmark)
Formal Gardens, Goggin Ice Arena, Armstrong Student Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Pioneer Farm and House Museum
Hueston Woods State Park
Jungle Jim's
Uptown area (shopping, dining)
Uptown park
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
admission@miamioh.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Greater Cincinnati International Airport is 55 miles south of Oxford in northern Kentucky. Dayton International Airport is 55 miles northeast of Oxford in Vandalia. Miami University Airport is quite near campus, but is suitable only for small private planes; call 513-529-2735 for information. Airport shuttles are available from a variety of companies including Airport Shuttle Service (513-896-6605), Empire Transportation (513-860-3324), Flamingo Limousine (513-600-2643), Oxford Limousine Service/Need-A-Ride inc (800-891-0064), and Harold’s Taxi and Limo (513-262-6828). Rental cars are available at both major airports. Amtrak trains provide no direct service to Oxford, but make tri-weekly stops in Cincinnati (a 1-hour drive from Oxford) and Connersville, IN (a 45-minute drive from Oxford).
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the northeast: I-70 to State Route 127 south to State Route 73 west.From the northwest: I-70 to State Route 27 south.From the south: I-275 to State Route 27 north.From the southwest: I-74 to I-275 north/east to State Route 27 north.From the east and north: I-75 to State Route 73 west or I-70 to State Route 127 south to 73 west.
Local Accommodations
On campus accomodations are available at Miami University's Marcum Hotel and Conference Center. A list of off-campus hotels in Oxford is available at http://www.enjoyoxford.org/?page_id=8.
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- Student Body
- Campus Life
- Careers
Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
- Testing Policies
- Deadlines
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:34,498
Acceptance Rate:82%
Average HS GPA:3.87
GPA Breakdown
51%
4.0
19%
3.75 - 3.99
13%
3.50 - 3.74
8%
3.25 - 3.49
5%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
610 - 690
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
600 - 690
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1130 - 1220
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
26 - 31
Testing Policies
Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 15
Early Action — December 1
Regular — February 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Talent / Ability
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
85/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
1,102
with Terminal Degree
768
598
Men
208
Minority
38
International
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Professors interesting rating
91/99
Professors accessible rating
96/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
73%
Graduate in 5 years
80%
Graduate in 6 years
81%
Majors
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Interior Architecture.
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
East Asian Studies.
Italian Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies.
Women's Studies.
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Botany/Plant Biology.
Microbiology, General.
Neuroscience.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Development.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
Small Business Administration/Management.
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Health Communication.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations/Image Management.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Information Technology.
EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
German Language Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Latin Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering, General.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
HISTORY.
History, General.
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
Statistics, Other.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Gerontology.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other.
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Psychology.
Psychology, General.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Fine and Studio Arts Management.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Rita Dove
Two-term U.S. poet laureate
Benjamin Harrison
23rd president of the U.S.
Ben Roethlisberger
Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers
Richard Smucker
Executive Chairman, JM Smucker
Brian Niccol
CEO Chipotle
Marne Levine
Vice President of Global Partnerships, Business and Corporate Development at Facebook; First COO of Instagram
Jeff Pegues
CBS News correspondent; author
Academic Rating
Academic rating
84/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
- Students Say
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
73%
Graduate in 5 years
80%
Graduate in 6 years
81%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$69,100
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$132,800
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$70,700
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$135,800
Percent High Job Meaning
46%
Percent STEM
21%
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
90/99
Students Say
Miami University has a strong focus on preparing students for the workplace after graduation, “many of the students treat their education like a job—dress code and all.” They applaud the commitment of the school to providing tools to help them to find jobs after college, including “career fairs, relationships with recruiters, supporting alumni, mock interview/resume workshops/career services, and teaching material that is applicable to future endeavors,” as well as drop-in career coaching and the Handshake job/internship database. “(The Center for Career Exploration & Success) will help anyone find an internship or job,” says a student. For students exploring the options available to their given major or career field, Career Treks link them with alumni in other cities for tours of their organization or job shadowing opportunities. Forty-nine percent of Miami graduates who visited PayScale.com reported feeling their jobs highly impacted the world, and alumni reported a median starting salary of $66,900.
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 20
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,594
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,780
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,437
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
44%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$29,407
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
82/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
16,478
Foreign Countries Represented
74
Demographics
2.57%
Asian
2.92%
Black
4.54%
Hispanic
81.58%
Caucasian
3.64%
International
52% female
48% male
36% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
45%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Quality of life rating
84/99
First-Year Students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Village
Fire safety rating
90/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Andrew Zeisler
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation guidelines are available at www.miamioh.edu/SDS.
Documentation Required for ADHD
Documentation guidelines are available at www.miamioh.edu/SDS.
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
656
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
22
Number of Religious Organizations
29
20% join a fraternity
30% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
3% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (RedHawks)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (RedHawks)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Xavier University
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Green rating
97/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
0%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
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