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Miami University-Oxford

Miami of Ohio

Oxford, Ohio 45056

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedCollege town

Known for business

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.

Established
1809
Motto
Prodesse Quam Conspici
Mascot
Swoop the RedHawk
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

82%Acceptance
1313SAT Avg
16,361Students
15:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$55,076Earnings 10yr
$27,662Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1313

Reading & WritingMid: 630
610690
MathMid: 635
600690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2631

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$17,809
Tuition (out-of-state)$40,025
Room & Board$16,714
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$37,218
Average Net Price$27,662
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,775
$30–48K$17,494
$48–75K$24,142
$75–110K$29,332
$110K+$30,943

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

67.0%

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)

22

Burglary

4

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

7

Motor Vehicle Theft

13

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

33

Drug Arrests

25

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%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
16,361
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 3%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.8%
Freshman Retention89.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,773
10 Years$55,076

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#143
vs 2024
Forbes
#239
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#22
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#283
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — RedHawks

BasketballIce hockeyGolf

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

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
78 mi(135 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
97 mi(168 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
211 mi(366 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati32 mi
IND Indianapolis84 mi
CMH Columbus103 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
New York, NY573 mi · ~16h 33m drive
Hartford, CT651 mi · ~18h 48m drive
Providence, RI715 mi · ~20h 39m drive
Albany, NY611 mi · ~17h 39m drive
Syracuse, NY508 mi · ~14h 41m drive
Rochester, NY447 mi · ~12h 55m drive
Buffalo, NY383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Philadelphia, PA509 mi · ~14h 42m drive
Pittsburgh, PA259 mi · ~7h 29m drive
Harrisburg, PA419 mi · ~12h 6m drive
Newark, NJ564 mi · ~16h 18m drive
Washington, DC414 mi · ~11h 58m drive
Baltimore, MD434 mi · ~12h 32m drive
Atlanta, GA398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Charlotte, NC365 mi · ~10h 33m drive
Raleigh, NC421 mi · ~12h 10m drive
Miami, FL985 mi · ~28h 27m drive
Orlando, FL782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Tampa, FL809 mi · ~23h 22m drive
Nashville, TN257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
New Orleans, LA726 mi · ~20h 58m drive
Richmond, VA417 mi · ~12h 3m drive
Chicago, IL223 mi · ~6h 27m drive
Detroit, MI214 mi · ~6h 11m drive
Minneapolis, MN577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
St. Louis, MO299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Kansas City, MO527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Indianapolis, IN78 mi · ~2h 15m drive
Columbus, OH97 mi · ~2h 48m drive
Cleveland, OH211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Milwaukee, WI294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Dallas, TX817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
Houston, TX904 mi · ~26h 7m drive
Austin, TX973 mi · ~28h 7m drive
San Antonio, TX1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive
Los Angeles, CA1881 mi · ~54h 20m drive
San Francisco, CA2023 mi · ~58h 27m drive
San Diego, CA1859 mi · ~53h 42m drive
Seattle, WA1943 mi · ~56h 8m drive
Portland, OR1958 mi · ~56h 34m drive
Denver, CO1076 mi · ~31h 5m drive
Phoenix, AZ1569 mi · ~45h 20m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1432 mi · ~41h 22m drive
Honolulu, HI4416 mi · ~127h 34m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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