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Miami University-Oxford is a public town institution in Oxford, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1313.
A large campus of 16.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,076 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,662.
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News & Alerts
Miami University-Oxford Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1313
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
108
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (198)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
- •90% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — RedHawks
History & Fun Facts
- •History Old Miami (1809–1873) The original Harrison Hall, known as Old Main, was built in 1818 and housed Miami's first classrooms.
- •The foundations for Miami University were first laid by an Act of Congress signed by President George Washington, stating an academy should be northwest of the Ohio River in the Miami Valley.
- •Two days after Ohio achieved statehood in 1803, Congress granted one township to the Ohio General Assembly to build a college.
- •On February 2, 1809, the state legislature passed "An Act to Establish the Miami University", formally creating a board of trustees.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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