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#8 Best colleges in OhioMiami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $28,384 a year
Median debt at graduation: $23,000 (all students)
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Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#49 of 1,046
- Best colleges for social work in America#45 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#72 of 950
- Best colleges for accounting in America#95 of 1,132
- Best colleges for nursing in America#90 of 1,068
- Best colleges for marketing in America#77 of 834
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- Best colleges for business in America#160 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#144 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#137 of 1,238
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#204 of 1,829
- Best colleges for finance in America#83 of 744
- Best colleges in America#239 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#188 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#206 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#191 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#181 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#189 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#181 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#193 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#192 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#178 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#188 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#137 of 750
- Best colleges for engineering in America#144 of 749
- Best colleges for economics in America#184 of 788
- Best large colleges in America#63 of 256
In Ohio
- Best colleges for social work in Ohio#2 of 42
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Ohio#3 of 57
- Best colleges for nursing in Ohio#4 of 64
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Ohio#7 of 99
- Best colleges for accounting in Ohio#4 of 54
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Ohio#4 of 51
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- Best colleges in Ohio#8 of 99
- Best colleges for marketing in Ohio#4 of 48
- Best colleges for business in Ohio#6 of 72
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Ohio#5 of 59
- Best colleges for education in Ohio#6 of 63
- Best colleges for finance in Ohio#4 of 40
- Best colleges for psychology in Ohio#8 of 71
- Best colleges for English in Ohio#8 of 69
- Best test-optional colleges in Ohio#8 of 68
- Best colleges for computer science in Ohio#5 of 40
- Best colleges for history in Ohio#8 of 61
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Ohio#8 of 60
- Best colleges for art and design in Ohio#8 of 59
- Best colleges for engineering in Ohio#5 of 36
- Best colleges for mathematics in Ohio#8 of 55
- Best colleges for chemistry in Ohio#8 of 52
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Ohio#8 of 50
- Best colleges for music in Ohio#8 of 48
- Best colleges for economics in Ohio#8 of 41
- Best large colleges in Ohio#2 of 9
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Ohio#7 of 31
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Ohio#3 of 13
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,317 · ACT 27.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,183
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $38,757 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 16,478 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 48% · Women 52% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 23% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 36% |
| Total students | 18,618 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $28,384 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $38,757 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $23,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 80% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 45% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 46% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 58% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $55,076 |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,051 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 13% |
| Average SAT | 1317 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610–690 |
| SAT math | 610–700 |
| ACT composite | 25–30 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Management information systems | |
| Finance | |
| Management science | |
| Accounting | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Business administration | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Economics | |
| Statistics | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Marketing | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Public relations | |
| Area studies | |
| Nursing | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | |
| Political science | |
| Pre-health | |
| Biology | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Design | |
| International relations | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Architecture | |
| Sociology | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Journalism | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | |
| Sustainability Studies | |
| Geology and earth science | |
| Romance languages | |
| Mathematics | |
| Psychology | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Public health | |
| Communication studies | |
| Fine arts | |
| Theatre | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Music | |
| History | |
| Social work | |
| Secondary education | |
| Family and human development | |
| Special education | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| English | |
| Teacher education | |
| Teaching English as a second language | |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | |
| Anthropology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Apparel and Textiles, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Arts management, Biochemistry, Botany/Plant Biology, Business (general), Chemistry, City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Classics, Clinical and counseling psychology, Clinical laboratory science, Community Organization and Advocacy, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer science, Education (general), Electrical engineering, Engineering (general), Engineering Physics, Environmental Design, Ethnic and gender studies, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Film and video, Geography, German, Gerontology, Global studies, Human resources, Interior Architecture, International business, Linguistics, Literature, Manufacturing Engineering, Neuroscience, Other engineering, Other foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, Philosophy, Physics, Programming, Public administration, Real Estate, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Security science.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Communication | |
| Education |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Town |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $16,750 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Mid-American Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 16 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 14%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $42,063IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 50% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)About 32 miles away · about 1 hour 15 minutes by car |
| Town population | 21,753Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | CincinnatiAbout 28 miles away · about 1 hour by car |
| Typical weather | 30°F in January · 76°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Fairfield, OH, about 13 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.31 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.19 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Miami University-Oxford’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 14% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Miami University-Oxford cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $28,384 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Miami University-Oxford?
- Miami University-Oxford admitted 75% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Miami University-Oxford’s graduates do?
- 80% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $55,076; the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 204024
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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