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Miami University-Oxford
Most applicants get into Miami University-Oxford — 75.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Miami University-Oxford anchors the college town of Oxford, OH, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Management Information Systems and Services, where graduates median $111,158 four years out. Faculty pay averages $130,008 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 16,656 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 90.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1210 and 1380 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Miami University-Oxford's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Miami University-Oxford is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1210–1380 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Miami University-Oxford's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Miami University-Oxford received 34,498 applications and admitted 28,319 (82.1%), with 3,937 enrolling.
How Miami University-Oxford compares
| Miami University-Oxford | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.4% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,161 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,076 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Miami University-Oxford student earns $55,076 — 5% above the Ohio median of $52,356 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Miami University-Oxford prices by residency: $18,161 in-state versus $41,221 out-of-state — a $23,060 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
16,656 undergraduates make Miami University-Oxford a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
79.8% of Miami University-Oxford students finish a bachelor's within six years — 24.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $18,161 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Miami University-Oxford
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $111,158 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $110,406 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,249 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $101,808 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $101,674 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $99,473 |
| Computer Engineering | $96,840 |
| Chemical Engineering | $96,025 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $95,796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $94,001 |
| Economics | $90,742 |
| Statistics | $90,388 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $89,862 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $89,052 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,343 |
| Marketing | $86,919 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $82,411 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $79,710 |
| Area Studies | $79,449 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,451 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $77,163 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,374 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $72,484 |
| Biology, General | $72,037 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $70,919 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,981 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,301 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $67,193 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $62,575 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $61,474 |
| Architecture | $61,466 |
| Sociology | $61,149 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $61,145 |
| Journalism | $60,974 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $60,381 |
| Sustainability Studies | $59,660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $59,558 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,750 |
| Mathematics | $58,387 |
| Psychology, General | $58,255 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,868 |
| Public Health | $56,955 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,919 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $55,891 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $54,215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,919 |
| Music | $50,680 |
| History | $50,199 |
| Social Work | $49,572 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,054 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $48,266 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,226 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,632 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,269 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,704 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $44,270 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $42,883 |
| Anthropology | $33,527 |
Median earnings for these 58 Miami University-Oxford programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,076 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 44 additional Miami University-Oxford programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Miami University-Oxford?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1210–1380 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Miami University-Oxford's acceptance rate?
82.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 28,319 admitted from 34,498 applicants.
How much does Miami University-Oxford cost?
In-state tuition is $18,161; out-of-state students pay $41,221. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Miami University-Oxford graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,076 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
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- Mount Carmel College of Nursing — 84.3% admitted
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- Marietta College — 79.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.