Miami University-Oxford
Miami of Ohio
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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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.
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Varsity Sports — RedHawks
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1313
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (198)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average
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