About Miami University-Oxford

Founded in 1809, Miami University-Oxford. is a Public college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 16,981 full time undergraduate students, and 2,716 full time graduate students.

The Miami University-Oxford Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 979 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Miami University-Oxford include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate65%
Application Deadline1-Nov
Application Fee50
SAT Range1130-1350
ACT Range26-31

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,100% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

95% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 68% were in the top quarter, and 32% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Miami University-Oxford.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
51%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
26%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
52%
“I feel extremely safe”
4%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
61%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
27%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
54%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
7%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
59%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
32%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
1%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
6%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
36%
“We only party on weekends”
57%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
7%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
51%
“There might be people who do”
36%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
51%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
26%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
52%
“I feel extremely safe”
4%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
61%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
27%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
54%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
7%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
59%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
32%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
1%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
6%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
36%
“We only party on weekends”
57%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
7%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
51%
“There might be people who do”
36%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    198 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    163 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    209 Students rated campus food 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    214 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    213 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    214 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    213 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    213 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

Miami University-Oxford REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Miami University-Oxford?

101 Students rated Miami University-Oxford

Mia - 11/24/2024

It is good overall, but the food could improve vastly. The fraternities are not loud or overbearing, which is very positive. The club and extracurriculars are available for every type of person. The teachers are mostly good, but specific professors are very bad.

Samantha - 06/11/2024

As an out of state student, I was initially scared to attend Miami University. However, within the first year, Miami does an excellent job at making you feel at home. Wether it is through your living learning communities of first year residence halls, vast extracurricular opportunities or a large school spot atmosphere with small sized classes, Miami will feel like your home. Plus, the red bricks and colonial feel is SO beautiful.

chloe - 02/12/2024

From what I have seen, and experienced, I love Miami. The food is amazing, the housing is bigger than most of the other colleges I visited, and the campus is beautiful. There are a lot of events and activities that they host that you can partake in too. One thing I thought sounded fun was during the summer they have a big tug-of-war competition that any student can join. I also love that there is a little town with lots of shops and places to eat down the road. I think I am going to enjoy being a student at Miami University- Oxford, and I would 100% recommend it to any students struggling to find a college that they like.

Rylee - 12/27/2023

Miami is a great school for students looking for it all: a social life, academics, and organizations to join. It is super easy to join new clubs or organizations. The professors I have had so far have been okay. There are good professors and bad professors, just like any college. However, even the bad ones were open to meet during office hours and help their students. I will say that if you are looking for a school that goes to sports games and pays attention to sports at all this is not the place. The students care about a win for the sports team only if it means there is cause to drink.

Miami University-Oxford FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Miami University-Oxford?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Miami University-Oxford is 65%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Visit each school and stay over a night or two!

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    I don't personally meet my classmates, but who can communicate through emails.

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  4. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The campus is beautiful; it's exactly what a college campus should look like. The size is perfect, not too big and not too small. There's something for everyone.

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  5. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics are surprisingly good. The professors really show that they care about students. Some class sizes are large, but it's easy to get mostly small classes. I have gotten to know many of my professors outside of class and they really want to help. My major is chemistry and I started to do research with a professor last semester. It's really easy to get involved in research, even early in Freshman year. Students are extremely helpful to one another, and the competitive atmosphere that I experience in high school has been replaced by lasting friendships with other students that I study with. We learn the subject together, but often get of track while talking about philosophical issues.

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  6. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    It seems as if almost everyone is involved with Greek life in one way or another, be it in a social, service, business, or professional Greek association. Athletics are not very popular and are sparsely attended, leading to relatively low school spirit. The most popular sport is ice hockey, so be prepared for that. There are hundreds of clubs and organizations, so there is really something for everyone at Miami; you just have to be willing to go out and make the experience your own. Partying is a daily occurrence, and people go out every day/ night of the week. Drinking is the main attraction uptown on the weekends. Aside from that, Oxford is a fairly small and boring town. You can find other things to do, such as bowling, movies, and other activities on campus, but be prepared for a heavy drinking culture.

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  7. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    They can be accurate for some people, but overall it is easy to find many students who don't fit that stereotype. I have met so many nice people there.

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  8. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Miami University carries similar stereotypes to that of any Greek system. Such stereotypes include the belief that all girls are super hott, all guys are in fraternities and drink excessively, and everyone is conservative, white and rich.

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  9. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Our general stereotype of students are preppy and rich. There are many beautiful people on this campus, and most students are apart of a sorority or fraternity.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The campus was the most beautiful, the people most friendly and the classes most engaging. The overall community aspect was exceptional at Miami, and I knew adjusting to a responsible college career here would be easy.

    Read all 49 answers

  11. What's unique about your campus?

    I love that it is so beautiful. The campus is gorgeous!

    Read all 37 answers

  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    If you are planning on attending Miami University make sure you are responsible, committed and willing to work hard. You must be dedicated to obtaining your degree by attending every class, studying in the library, taking notes on class lectures, attending optional extra class-related activities and knowing your professors. You should be active and interested in trying new things as there are fantastic extra-curricular activities. There is sure to be something for everybody from volunteering, to broomball to Greek life. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities I highly recommend Circle K Club International, a branch of Kiwanis!

    Read all 36 answers

  13. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Miami University is a safe and nurturing environment for extremely intelligent and genuine students, who gladly take part in a warm and friendly community.

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  14. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Nothing. I loved my experience at Miami. We all worked hard, had fun, and made life long friends.

    Read all 33 answers

  15. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That there was such a high amount of wealthy students attending that cliques exist here in great amount, drinking is promenent and everybody looks and dresses the same.

    Read all 28 answers

  16. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    One aspect that is frustrating for some is the lack of cultural diversity on campus. Many people here are white, heterosexual, come from an upper-middle class background, dress in only designer clothes, drive expensive cars, etc. Not everyone is like this, but these students are definitely have a distinctive presence on campus.

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  17. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I usually first brag about Miami's beautiful campus. From the wooded scenery to the brick buildings and streets, it will forever be my little piece of Heaven on Earth. Then, I brag about my amazing education that I received at Miami. I like to tell people that in the 2013 edition of America's Best Colleges, U.S.News & World Report ranks Miami 3rd among the nation's top universities for its commitment to undergraduate teaching. I'm proud to be a Miami Redhawk.

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  18. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Liberal

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  19. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Partying, Ben Rothelisberger, Hockey, Academics

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  20. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    The first thing that made me want to go to Miami was how beautiful the campus is. I used to go here for band camp when I was in high school and I just wanted to go to Miami from the moment I set foot there. Then I learned it was an awesome school. That made my decision stick. I actually got denied twice, but when I got accepted on the waitlist I instantly jumped at the chance.

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  21. Describe the dorms.

    At Miami, students must live on campus their first two years at school. The dorms differ depending on location and if they are part of a Living Learning Community. Living Learning Communities are typically where first year students like. For example, I am in the Celebrate the Arts LLC. I chose this because of my love for theater. Choosing an LLC based on your interests really helps with the transition into college. You are living with others that share some similarities in activities, but also get to meet others with other interests. Dorms vary in sizes and locations, but overall are fairly clean and the rooms (I think!) are pretty large compared to other schools I have been to.

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Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

16,981

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,716

Total Grad Students

37%

Out-Of-State

56%

In-State

7%

International

Organizations

426

Student Organizations

33

Fraternities

21

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

41%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

79% of students attending Miami University-Oxford receive some sort of financial aid. 11% were awarded federal grants. While 39% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,822

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,216

Books and Supplies

$12,454

Room and Board

45,492

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,759
$30 - $48K
$17,107
$48 - $75K
$22,132
$75 - $110K
$22,438
$110K & UP
$24,902

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