Miami University-Hamilton
Miami University-Hamilton is a public four-year university in Hamilton, Ohio, enrolling about 2,043 students. Federal completion data covers about 24 program areas at this campus. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,076 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,491
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,286 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,043 79.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.94%
Miami University-Hamilton: what the data shows
Common questions about Miami University-Hamilton, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Miami University-Hamilton?
Miami University-Hamilton is located in Hamilton, OH (ZIP 45011).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Miami University-Hamilton public or private?
Miami University-Hamilton is a Public institution.
How much does Miami University-Hamilton cost?
Published tuition: $7,491 in-state, $19,407 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,286.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,760 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,737 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,171 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,775 |
| $110,001+ | $14,425 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,964.
How big is Miami University-Hamilton?
Total enrollment: 2,043 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton?
150%-time completion rate: 24.94%.
First-year retention: 53.4%.
What do graduates of Miami University-Hamilton earn?
Median earnings: $49,773 six years after entry; $55,076 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,000.
30.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Miami University-Hamilton known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (480 completions)
- CIP 520703 (77 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (67 completions)
- CIP 240102 (47 completions)
- Engineering Technologies (43 completions)
- General Psychology (34 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 completions)
- General Computer & Information Sciences (30 completions)
- General English Language & Literature (24 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Miami University-Hamilton a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.94%; median earnings $55,076 at 10 years; net price $11,286. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,491
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Miami University-Hamilton was $7,491.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,286
2024 Value
In 2024 Miami University-Hamilton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,286.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,144 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,286 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,964 4-Year In-State Tuition
$77,628 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Miami University-Hamilton.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Miami University-Hamilton was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Miami University-Hamilton in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,072 | $14,165 | $13,869 |
| 2014 | $5,173 | $14,449 | $11,714 |
| 2015 | $5,173 | $14,737 | $11,061 |
| 2016 | $5,173 | $15,031 | $9,667 |
| 2017 | $5,173 | $15,228 | $10,836 |
| 2018 | $5,880 | $16,472 | $10,140 |
| 2019 | $6,286 | $16,877 | $11,559 |
| 2020 | $6,565 | $17,370 | $13,163 |
| 2021 | $6,769 | $17,675 | $13,034 |
| 2022 | $7,072 | $18,196 | $12,681 |
| 2023 | $7,278 | $18,847 | $13,346 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Miami University-Hamilton in 2024 is 2,043 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.92% 100% Completion Time
24.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.92% of students graduating from Miami University-Hamilton completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Miami University-Hamilton.
Return on Investment
$23,000 Median Student Debt
$55,076 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1120.01% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Miami University-Hamilton.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0703: 77 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 67 completions
CIP 24.0102: 47 completions
Engineering Technologies: 43 completions
General Psychology: 34 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 33 completions
General Computer & Information Sciences: 30 completions
General English Language & Literature: 24 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 18 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 480 completions
Most popular programs at Miami University-Hamilton.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Miami University-Hamilton graduates.
About
Miami University-Hamilton is a public institution located in Hamilton, OH, offering 24 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,043 students. The institution maintains a 24.94% graduation rate. Approximately 30.36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Hamilton, OH 45011
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.94% graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Miami University-Hamilton cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,491 and average net price is $11,286 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Miami University-Hamilton earn?
Median earnings are $49,773 six years after entry and $55,076 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Miami University-Hamilton students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,000.
How big is Miami University-Hamilton?
Total enrollment is about 2,043 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Miami University-Hamilton public or private?
Miami University-Hamilton is a public institution located in Hamilton, OH.
Is Miami University-Hamilton an HBCU?
No. Miami University-Hamilton is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Miami University-Hamilton a tribal college?
No. Miami University-Hamilton is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Miami University-Hamilton a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Miami University-Hamilton does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.6%).
Is Miami University-Hamilton religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Miami University-Hamilton in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.