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Act boldly.

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is an original Public Ivy. This is where exceptional minds are ignited in a setting that looks exactly like what you imagined college to be.

Top 50 National Public University (U.S. News & World Report, 2021)

Be prepared for anything and everything

Our 100+ undergraduate majors and minors will open a wealth of career opportunities. Nationally recognized faculty will be your mentors as you acquire the skills and experience necessary to thrive in your future career.

Top 10 college for Fortune 500 CEOs (Money Magazine)

Become a job magnet

Miami’s powerful alumni network and dedicated career advisors help you make well-informed decisions about academic options and career preparation. That's why 97% of new Miami grads are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.

#3 best college town in America (Yahoo)

Live in a legendary college town

Oxford is a top 3 best college town, brimming with ideas and opportunities. And there’s more within reach: Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Chicago are all within a short drive for internships, connections, and entertainment.

Top 100 Best Values Nationwide (Kiplinger's Personal Finance, 2019)

Plan for serious earning potential

The Princeton Review named Miami a top university that pays you back. Our 2020 graduates landed jobs with an average salary of $53,792 and positions in prestigious medical, law, engineering, and science graduate programs.

Non-Ohio residents applying for Fall 2022 are considered for
scholarships up to $34,000 per year

December 1 is our priority deadline to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarships and our most competitive opportunities.

  • When you’re ready, you can apply online using the Common App
  • Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee (or use a qualified fee waiver) via your application.
  • Ask a school counselor or teacher to provide a recommendation.
  • Confirm that we have your high school transcripts.
  • Read our test-optional FAQs. (Students are not required to provide an ACT or SAT test score for admission or scholarship consideration through Spring 2023.)


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Merit Scholarships 

  • To maximize consideration for scholarships and competitive admission programs, apply by the priority application deadline.
  • Non-Ohio scholarship recipients earned an average of $16,512 in merit awards for the 2020-2021 academic year.


Financial Aid

  • To maximize consideration for need-based aid, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1 of your senior year.
  • 87% of Fall 2020 first-year students received gift aid – money that doesn't have to be paid back.
  • For non-Ohio residents who qualify based on the FAFSA, the average grant aid is more than $5,500.
  • Our FAFSA school code is 003077.
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Miami’s Tuition Promise freezes tuition, room and board, special purpose fees, and course fees for up to four years. This ensures that financial aid and renewable scholarships retain their value over the entire four-year period.

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