Miami University acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
Miami University-Oxford · Public · Oxford, OH · 16,478 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
Miami University admitted 82.1% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 66.8% in 2013. Ohio residents pay $18,520 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $42,042.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 66.8% | 22,520 | 15,034 |
| 2014 | 65.8% | 25,301 | 16,657 |
| 2015 | 65.5% | 27,454 | 17,980 |
| 2016 | 65.4% | 29,771 | 19,463 |
| 2017 | 68.2% | 30,255 | 20,635 |
| 2018 | 74.6% | 30,126 | 22,459 |
| 2019 | 85.3% | 27,247 | 23,248 |
| 2020 | 92.0% | 26,844 | 24,684 |
| 2021 | 88.6% | 29,990 | 26,571 |
| 2022 | 87.9% | 30,367 | 26,699 |
| 2023 | 82.1% | 34,498 | 28,319 |
Applications went from 22,520 in fall 2013 to 34,498 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,121 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $17,881 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,499 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $31,379 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,613 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $18,520 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $42,042 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $39,576 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $29,447 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 10% submitted the SAT, 29% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green OH | 80.6% | $14,892 in-state |
| Ohio University OH | 84.8% | $14,582 in-state |
| Kent State OH | 86.6% | $13,628 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Miami University-Oxford admitted 82.1% of its fall 2023 applicants, which was 28,319 of 34,498.1 In fall 2013 the rate was 66.8%, putting the increase at 15.3 percentage points.1 The path peaked at 92.0% in fall 2020, and the rate declined in 6 of the 10 yearly changes.1 Applications grew 53% across the span and admissions grew 88%, from 15,034 to 28,319.1
Scores are optional here. Among students who sent ACT results, the middle 50% was 26 to 31, and 29% of entrants did so; SAT scores came from 10%.1
Ohio residents pay $18,520 for tuition and fees in 2025-26, and nonresidents pay $42,042.2 The resident price is above the $11,856 median across the 20 public bachelor's colleges in Ohio.2 Net price in 2024-25 grew with income, from $16,121 for the $0 to $30,000 band to $21,499 for $48,001 to $75,000 and $32,613 for families earning over $110,000.2
Among 2019 entrants, 81% graduated within 6 years versus a state median of 56% across 72 colleges.2 Retention was 90%, median earnings were $63,814 at 10 years after entry, and median debt among borrowers was $20,500.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 34,498 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 28,319 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 3,937 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 16,478 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 610 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 690 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 600 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 690 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 26 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 31 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 10% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 29% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $18,520 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $42,042 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $39,576 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $29,447 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $16,121 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $17,881 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,499 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $31,379 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $32,613 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 81% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 90% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 15% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $63,814 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $20,500 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Ohio (N = 20) | $11,856 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Ohio (N = 72) | 56% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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