Miami University-Oxford Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Miami University-Oxford is a public research university in Oxford, Ohio, with about 16,656 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 75.40% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,076 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,161
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,384 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.40% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 16,656 97.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.79%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 22.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1317
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,508
- Applicants (IPEDS): 34,498
- Room & Board: $16,750 annual estimate
Miami University-Oxford: what the data shows
Common questions about Miami University-Oxford, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Miami University-Oxford?
Miami University-Oxford is located in Oxford, OH (ZIP 45056).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Miami University-Oxford public or private?
Miami University-Oxford is a Public institution.
How much does Miami University-Oxford cost?
Published tuition: $18,161 in-state, $41,221 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $28,384.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,015 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,193 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,806 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,048 |
| $110,001+ | $31,431 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $72,644.
How hard is it to get into Miami University-Oxford?
Admission rate: 75.40%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1317 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Miami University-Oxford?
Total enrollment: 16,656 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,508 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,022 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Miami University-Oxford?
150%-time completion rate: 79.79%.
First-year retention: 90.1%.
What do graduates of Miami University-Oxford 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.
12.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Miami University-Oxford known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (364 completions)
- Finance, General (330 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (326 completions)
- Psychology, General (288 completions)
- Computer Science (168 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (151 completions)
- Accounting (151 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (147 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (141 completions)
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications (129 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Miami University-Oxford a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.40%; completion rate 79.79%; median earnings $55,076 at 10 years; net price $28,384. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$18,161
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Miami University-Oxford was $18,161.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,384
2024 Value
In 2024 Miami University-Oxford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,384.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$113,536 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,384 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$72,644 4-Year In-State Tuition
$164,884 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,750 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$36,161 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$144,644 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Miami University-Oxford.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33.24% 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-Oxford 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-Oxford 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 | $13,800 | $29,590 | $24,267 |
| 2014 | $14,287 | $30,391 | $23,591 |
| 2015 | $14,287 | $30,987 | $22,011 |
| 2016 | $14,736 | $32,555 | $22,307 |
| 2017 | $14,958 | $34,211 | $21,288 |
| 2018 | $15,380 | $34,896 | $21,758 |
| 2019 | $15,911 | $35,937 | $24,323 |
| 2020 | $16,223 | $36,650 | $24,756 |
| 2021 | $16,704 | $37,379 | $24,592 |
| 2022 | $17,264 | $38,293 | $24,791 |
| 2023 | $17,809 | $40,025 | $27,662 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.40% Acceptance Rate
34,498 Total Applicants
28,319 Students Admitted
3,937 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.90% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1317
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Miami University-Oxford reported total enrollment of about 16,656 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (82.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4.7%), and Two or More Races (3.6%). About 12.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Miami University-Oxford in 2024 is 16,656 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,508 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,022 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.1%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 82.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
70.33% 100% Completion Time
79.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 70.33% of students graduating from Miami University-Oxford completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 22% male / 78% female
- Finance, General: 79% male / 21% female
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 49% male / 51% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Miami University-Oxford.
Return on Investment
$23,000 Median Student Debt
$55,076 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
385.10% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Miami University-Oxford.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 137 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 364 completions
2. Finance, General: 330 completions
3. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 326 completions
4. Psychology, General: 288 completions
5. Computer Science: 168 completions
6. Political Science and Government, General: 151 completions
7. Accounting: 151 completions
8. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 147 completions
9. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 141 completions
Most popular programs at Miami University-Oxford.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Miami University-Oxford graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Miami University-Oxford from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,834
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,183
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Miami University-Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, OH, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 16,656 students. Student body composition includes White (82.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4.7%), Two or More Races (3.6%). The admission rate is 75.40%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1317. The 150%-time completion rate is 79.79%. Approximately 12.59% of students receive Pell Grants. About 22.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Oxford, OH 45056
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 137 distinct degree programs, Miami University-Oxford provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miami University-Oxford located?
Miami University-Oxford is located in Oxford, OH.
What is Miami University-Oxford's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Miami University-Oxford is 75.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 34,498 applicants and 28,319 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Miami University-Oxford cost?
Reported tuition is $18,161 and average net price is $28,384 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,750 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Miami University-Oxford?
Miami University-Oxford reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,508 students, White (82.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Miami University-Oxford?
About 22.9% of students at Miami University-Oxford are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Miami University-Oxford?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Miami University-Oxford reports midpoint SAT about 1317 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of Miami University-Oxford 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-Oxford?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Miami University-Oxford students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,000.
Is Miami University-Oxford public or private?
Miami University-Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, OH.
Is Miami University-Oxford an HBCU?
No. Miami University-Oxford is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Miami University-Oxford a tribal college?
No. Miami University-Oxford 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
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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.