Miami University-Middletown
Middletown, OH 45042
About Miami University-Middletown
Miami University-Middletown is a public four-year university in Middletown, Ohio, enrolling about 837 students. Miami University-Middletown awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $7,491 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,076 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Miami University-Middletown charges 36% above the national public median tuition ($7,491).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the Ohio median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 31.75%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,076.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Miami University-Middletown is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1174% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Middletown | $7,491 | $10,809 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Ohio (state median) | $15,202 | $12,090 | 154 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Miami University-Middletown really?
Key findings
- Miami University-Middletown charges 36% above the national public median tuition ($7,491).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the Ohio median net price.
Miami University-Middletown tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,491
Finding Miami University-Middletown charges 36% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,491. That is 36% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Ohio median ($15,202), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 37% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Miami University-Middletown versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Miami University-Middletown versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Miami University-Middletown is $10,809.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $10,809 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,280 below the Ohio median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $7,891 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Miami University-Middletown, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Miami University-Middletown: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Miami University-Middletown—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$7,491
Out-of-state tuition
$19,407
Avg. net price
$10,809
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $7,452 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,415 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,126 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,331 |
| $110,001+ | $13,354 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,964. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Miami University-Middletown is known for
Top program completions
- Small Business Administration/Management32
- General Studies26
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse22
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies18
- Psychology, General18
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Miami University-Middletown a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Miami University-Middletown is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Miami University-Middletown.
Campus
Location
Middletown, OH
City / state
- ZIP
- 45042
- NCES locale
- Rural remote
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 0.6× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
837
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,436
- Full-time share
- 74%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$23,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 27.21%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Miami University-Middletown.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Miami University-Middletown 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-Middletown 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 | $14,684 |
| 2014 | $5,173 | $14,449 | $12,268 |
| 2015 | $5,173 | $14,737 | $11,661 |
| 2016 | $5,173 | $15,031 | $11,624 |
| 2017 | $5,173 | $15,228 | $12,480 |
| 2018 | $5,880 | $16,472 | $12,147 |
| 2019 | $6,286 | $16,877 | $14,630 |
| 2020 | $6,565 | $17,370 | $11,970 |
| 2021 | $6,769 | $17,675 | $12,624 |
| 2022 | $7,072 | $18,196 | $13,832 |
| 2023 | $7,278 | $18,847 | $13,824 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Miami University-Middletown reported total enrollment of about 837 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.6%), Black or African American (7.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.0%). About 27.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Miami University-Middletown in 2024 is 837 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,436 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
19.75% 100% Completion Time
31.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.75% of students graduating from Miami University-Middletown completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Small Business Administration/Management: 69% male / 31% female
- General Studies: 23% male / 77% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Miami University-Middletown graduates earn a median of $55,076 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Miami University-Middletown.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $55,076. Median federal loan debt: $23,000. Average net price used in cost models: $10,809.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Miami University-Middletown graduates report median earnings of $55,076 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Miami University-Middletown.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Miami University-Middletown.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Miami University-Middletown graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Miami University-Middletown—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Ohio median 45.1 pp above median (54.9%)
- Great Lakes median 41.9 pp above median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,731
- Ohio median near the median ($7,463)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,360
- Ohio median near the median ($7,640)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Miami University-Middletown at a glance
Miami University-Middletown
Miami University-Middletown is a public institution in Middletown, OH, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Small Business Administration/ManagementGeneral StudiesRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian74.6%Black or African American7.3%Hispanic or Latino6.0%
Schools near Miami University-Middletown
Other campuses in Middletown, OH when available, plus nearby institutions in Ohio.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Ohio, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miami University-Middletown located?
Miami University-Middletown is located in Middletown, OH.
What is Miami University-Middletown's tuition?
Miami University-Middletown tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,491 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $10,809 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Miami University-Middletown cost?
Reported tuition is $7,491 and average net price is $10,809 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,590 annually.
What explains Miami University-Middletown's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($10,809), completion (31.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($55,076). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Miami University-Middletown?
Miami University-Middletown reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,436 students, White (74.6%), Black or African American (7.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Miami University-Middletown?
About 22.9% of students at Miami University-Middletown are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Miami University-Middletown 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-Middletown?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Miami University-Middletown students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,000.
Is Miami University-Middletown public or private?
Miami University-Middletown is a public institution located in Middletown, OH.
Is Miami University-Middletown an HBCU?
No. Miami University-Middletown is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Miami University-Middletown a tribal college?
No. Miami University-Middletown is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.