Fast-forward almost 200 years, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is one of the oldest public universities in America with a long history of excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Miami University is described as one of America's original eight "Public Ivies" along with the University of California, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, College of William and Mary, University of Texas, University of Vermont, and the University of North Carolina.Oxford in Ohio is a legendary college town with over 70.0% of the residents attending college or graduate school. Recently cited by Forbes as the #1 Best College Town in America, Oxford, home of Miami University's main campus, is a picturesque town brimming with ideas and opportunities. Oxford is a town full of fantastic arts, cultural, and sporting events. The historic Uptown is home to several locally owned businesses and is bustling all year. Traveling from Oxford to cities like Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, where Fortune 500 companies and all the entertainment of big cities can be found, is accessible in less than a two-hour drive.

Fast-forward almost 200 years, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is one of the oldest public universities in America with a long history of excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Miami University is described as one of America's original eight "Public Ivies" along with the University of California, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, College of William and Mary, University of Texas, University of Vermont, and the University of North Carolina.
Miami University provides a rigorous academic experience allowing high achieving, intellectually curious students to prepare for success. The university faculties guide students in conducting significant research, facilitating projects with real-world clients, and developing the leadership skills top employers seek most.
Miami is renowned for its campus beauty. Miami University is also the birthplace of four leading fraternities: Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, and Phi Kappa Tau. It is also where the Delta Zeta sorority was founded.
Miami alumni have made significant contributions in the fields of government, law, science, academia, business, arts, journalism, and athletics, among others. One of Miami's most famous graduates was Benjamin Harrison, who later became a President of the United States. Notable Miami alumni include Benjamin W. Lee – an American theoretical physicist, Chung Un-chan - the previous Prime Minister of South Korea, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Marne Levine - the COO of Instagram, C. Michael Armstrong - the former chairman/CEO of AT&T, to name a few.

Scholarships:

$6,000 - $20,000/year (Renewable)

Costs:

Tuition & Fees: $42,042‬/year

Room & Board: $17,154/year

Entry requirements:

Level	Undergraduate (Direct Admission)
Transcript	Admission: GPA 3.0+ Scholarship: GPA 3.5+
Transcript evaluation	No
English proficiency	IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 80+
Standardized test: SAT/ACT	Optional
Special requirements: Portfolio, audition, interview, work experience, etc.	College of Creative Arts
Resume	Yes
Personal statement	Yes
Recommendation letter	2
Application fee	$70

Programs:

Undergraduate: All Programs

Business: Accountancy, Real Estate, Business Analytics, Supply Chain and Operations Management.
Sciences: Biochemistry, Environmental Earth Science, Geology.
Engineering & Technology: Biomedical, Robotics, Software, Smart Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical.
Computing: Games & Simulation, Data Science and Statistics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity.
Health & Human Services: Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Kinesiology, Nutrition.
Social Sciences & Education: Psychology, Media and Communication, Journalism, Anthropology, Zoology, Botany.
Arts & Design: Architecture, Interior design, Music Performance, Studio Art.

Application deadlines:

Fall intake:

Freshman:

Scholarship deadline: December 1

Regular deadline: April 1

Transfer: June 1

Spring intake: December 1

Rankings & Recognition:

#143 National Universities

(US News & World Report 2026)

#23 Entrepreneurship Programs

(US News & World Report 2026)

#33 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

(US News & World Report 2026)

#74 Top Public Schools

(US News & World Report 2026)

#88 Business Programs

(US News & World Report 2026)

Key facts:

19,000 students from 66 nations
96% graduates employed or continuing their education
+600 clubs and organizations
Digital Innovation Centers in Cincinnati and San Francisco help students gain access to some of the country’s most innovative employers and hands-on experience at startup companies
Miami’s Inside Washington and Inside Hollywood programs provide opportunities in government and entertainment for students
Miami University’s Tuition Promise will provide all First-Time undergraduate students the certainty that Tuition, Room and Board, Special Purpose Fees, and Course Fees will be frozen over the four years at Miami

Admissions level:

Undergraduate - Direct

Miami University does not accept applications for international students living in the United States coming from agents.