MiamiOH
Miami University
501 E High St, Oxford, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Miami University (MiamiOH)
About this school
Miami University, founded in 1809, is a comprehensive, public university. It has an Honors Program, the Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg, an undergraduate research program, the Paper Science and Engineering program (one of only eight in the country), a nationally acclaimed Interdisciplinary Studies Program (individually designed majors) and Student Leadership programs. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Science and the Schools of Applied Science, Business Administration, Education and Allied Professions, Fine Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies. Its campus of over 2,000 acres is located in Oxford, 30 miles northwest of Cincinnati.
- miamioh.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,553
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:17,147
- Men:8,549 Men (49.9%)
- Women:8,598 Women (50.1%)
Location
Admission Information (MiamiOH)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Miami University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | 1 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Oxford, OH 45056 |
Phone | (513) 529-2531 |
Fax | (513) 529-1550 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | March 15 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15 |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1, December 1 |
Early Action Notification | February 1 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 68% of 30,255 applicants were admitted |
Women | 70% of 15,287 applicants were admitted |
Men | 67% of 14,968 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 4,418 (21%) of 20,635 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,137 (20%) of 10,630 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,281 (23%) of 10,005 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.76 |
375 And Above | 52% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 24% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 12% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 8% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 3% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 610-710 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 30% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 50% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 19% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 14% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 54% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 29% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 29 average |26-31 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 38% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 57% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 5% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (MiamiOH)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $14,578|Out-of-state: $32,768 (47.04%)
- Room & Board: - $12,725 (41.06%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,216 (3.92%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,470 (7.97%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Miami University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 20 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003077 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,763 (69.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,600 (57.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,576 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 454 (28.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $16,002 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,358 (86.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,867 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,158 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,490 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 338 (21.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,125 (28.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,622 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 8,490 (52.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 5,583 (65.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 5,523 (98.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,311 (23.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $15,056 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 4,782 (86.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,276 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 4,327 (78.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,508 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 870 (15.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 4,998 (30.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,931 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 49% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $29,434 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Education, Engineering/Technologies |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,087 |
Academics & Instruction (MiamiOH)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
973
Part-Time Faculty
308
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
65%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 5% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 30% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 31% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 17% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 8% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 39% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 32% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 3,180,683 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Miami University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
90.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
67.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
77.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
79.1%
Programs & Majors (MiamiOH)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (91)
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Technology, General
- Engineering, General
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language Teacher Education
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Interior Architecture
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Teacher Education
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Women's Studies
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Health professions and related sciences, Social sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (40)
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Communication Disorders
- Computer Engineering
- Demography and Population Studies
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise and Sports Science
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontology
- History
- Interior Design
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Music
- Music Education
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Statistics
- Systems Science
- Theater
Campus Life (MiamiOH)
Location & Geography
Population
21,351
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Cincinnati
Campus Size
2,100 acres
Weather
Temperature | 17.9 average low in January, 81.6 average high in September |
Rain | 155 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Oxford |
Nearest Train Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in Hamilton |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
45% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
55%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Swoop |
School Colors | Red and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | baseball, basketball, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Miami University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, cru (formerly campus crusade for christ), alpha phi omega, college republicans, 4 paws for ability, best buddies
Sororities
34% of women participate
Fraternities
19% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
16,619
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
17,147
Women
8,598
Men
8,549
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.5% Asian
- 3.7% Black/African-American
- 5.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 83.8% White
- 0.5% Unknown
International Students
14.8% from 92 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
2,553
Student Resources (MiamiOH)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- History351 Documents
- Biology428 Documents
- Chemistry & Biochemistry374 Documents
- Psychology251 Documents
- Physics230 Documents
Popular Courses
- ECO 201 - Principles of MicroeconomicsEconomics
- MTH 151 - Calculus IMathematics
- BIO 161 - Principles of Human PhysiologyBiology
- HST 296 - World History Since 1945History
- PHY 191 - General Physics with Laboratory IPhysics
Popular Professors
- Garcia ThomasMUS 225
- tracy HaynesBIO 161
- Rothgeb JohnPOL 271
- Kathryn LafeverITS 201
- Rothgeb JohnPOL 373