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About Miami University-Oxford

public research universitybusiness and education focusedhigh acceptance ratesmall town ohio campustest optional admissions

Miami University-Oxford is a public research university in Oxford, OH, known for its business and education focused, high acceptance rate, and small town ohio campus. With an acceptance rate of 88%, The U is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 4,035 students each year. The U is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1200–1390, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. The U offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,851 per year; the sticker price of $55,226 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Miami University-Oxford acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
4.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1295
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1200 – 1390 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Miami University-Oxford

Essay Strategy
Miami University takes essays seriously, so use your personal statement to show why the Oxford campus community fits your specific academic and personal goals. Mention concrete programs like the Farmer School of Business, the Myaamia Center, or a specific department that aligns with your interests rather than speaking in generalities.
Extracurriculars
Miami values students who will engage with its residential campus culture, so highlight extracurriculars that show you thrive in collaborative, community oriented settings. If you have leadership in a club, community service, or research, connect it explicitly to how you plan to get involved at Miami.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Miami University-Oxford actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$55k/yr$16.0k
30k-48k~$55k/yr$18.2k
48k-75k~$55k/yr$23.8k
75k-110k~$55k/yr$29.0k
110k+~$55k/yr$31.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

82%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$50k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
17,473
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

83%White
5%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
3%Black / African American
3%International
2%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender48% Men · 52% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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