University of Oxford United Kingdom

University of Oxford United Kingdom

         

University of Oxford United Kingdom

Miami University--Oxford is a public institution that was founded in 1809. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,462, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 2,100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Miami University--Oxford's ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 76. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,287 (2014-15); out-of-state tuition and fees are $30,394 (2014-15).

Miami University students make up nearly half the population of the approximately 7-square-mile town of Oxford, Ohio. Freshmen must live on campus, which is also home to more than 500 student organizations. The Greek system constitutes a large part of campus life, with about a third of the student body involved in more than 50 fraternities and sororities. In fact, the school often gets the moniker “Mother of Fraternities” because the Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Chi organizations were founded at Miami University. The school is also known as the "Cradle of Coaches" for the number of professional and collegiate coaches who once competed for Miami. The RedHawks, who compete in the Division I Mid-American Conference, were known as the Redskins until 1997. The name was changed after years of controversy and a request from the Miami Indian Tribe. (The tribe is the namesake of the university.) To help ease the transition into freshman year, older students often create a guide to life at Miami University, called the "M Book." Student couples who marry are known as "Miami Mergers" and are reminded of their alma mater each Valentine's Day, when the admissions office sends cards to congratulate former students on finding love at school.

To travel around campus and Oxford, students can use the Butler County Regional Transit Authority buses, free with student ID, and the door-to-door SafeRide shuttle service after dark. Cincinnati and Dayton are 35 and 45 miles away, respectively. Notable alumni of Miami University include Paul Brown, Hall of Fame NFL coach; Richard Smucker, chief executive officer of The J.M. Smucker Co.; and Benjamin Harrison, former president of the United States.

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):
Miami University provides a rigorous academic experience in the quintessential collegiate setting of Oxford, Ohio. Here, the best and brightest students...

General Information

School type public, coed college
Year founded 1809
Religious affiliation N/A
Academic calendar semester
Setting rural
2013 Endowment $571,684,712

When applying to Miami University--Oxford, it's important to note the application deadline is February 1, and the early action deadline and the early decision deadline are December 1 and November 15, respectively. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at Miami University--Oxford is $50. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 66.8 percent and an early acceptance rate of 79.8 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity more selective
Fall 2013 acceptance rate 66.8%
Application deadline February 1
SAT/ACT scores must be received by February 1

Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Miami University--Oxford is 18:1, and the school has 29.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Miami University--Oxford include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89.3 percent.

Class sizes
Classes with fewer
than 20 students
(29.6%)
20-49 (58.5%)
50 or more (11.9%)
29.6%
11.9%
58.5%
Classes with fewer than 20 students (29.6%) 29.5797633619
20-49 (58.5%) 58.5067319461
50 or more (11.9%) 11.913504692
Student-faculty ratio 18:1
4-year graduation rate 68%
Five most popular majors for 2013 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 24%
Education 11%
Social Sciences 9%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 6%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 6%

Student Life

Miami University--Oxford has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,462, with a gender distribution of 48.3 percent male students and 51.7 percent female students. At this school, 47 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 53 percent of students live off campus. Miami University--Oxford is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

Total enrollment 17,901
Student gender distribution
Male (48.3%)
Female (51.7%)
48.3%
51.7%
Male (48.3%) 48.3119906868
Female (51.7%) 51.6880093132
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
In fraternity (23%)
Independent (77%)
23.0%
77.0%
In fraternity (23%) 23
Independent (77%) 77
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
In sorority (28%)
Independent (72%)
28.0%
72.0%
In sorority (28%) 28
Independent (72%) 72
Collegiate athletic association NCAA I

Campus Services

Miami University--Oxford offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Miami University--Oxford also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Miami University--Oxford, 24 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Miami University--Oxford.

Students who have cars on campus 24%
Health insurance offered Yes

Cost and Financial Aid

At Miami University--Oxford, 38.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $8,064.

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In-state tuition and fees $14,287 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees $30,394 (2014-15)
Room and board $11,109 (2014-15)
Financial aid statistics
0%
15%
30%
45%
Applied for need-based aid (57.3%)
Need was fully met (15.2%)
Received need-based financial aid (38.9%)
Received need-based self-help aid (29.6%)
Average percent of need met (55.7%)
Applied for need-based aid (57.3%) 57.323434992
Need was fully met (15.2%) 15.168918918900001
Received need-based financial aid (38.9%) 38.891118245099996
Received need-based self-help aid (29.6%) 29.648207597600003
Average percent of need met (55.7%) 55.7