Miami University (Ohio)
Miami University-Oxford · Oxford, Ohio · Public
Miami University (Ohio) admitted 75% of 39,580 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1240–1378 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 82% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Miami University (Ohio)
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Application deadlines
Miami University (Ohio)’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $50 ($70 for international applicants), and Miami University (Ohio) accepts the Common App fee waiver. Miami University (Ohio) asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Miami University (Ohio)’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 84% (438 of 521), compared with 75% for all applicants.
Miami University (Ohio) offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
5,144 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 632 took it, and 236 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Miami University (Ohio) rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
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Considered
- Activities
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.82 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $38,757 in-state and $60,973 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $27,928 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Miami University (Ohio)’s acceptance rate?
Miami University (Ohio) admitted 75% of applicants: 29,843 of 39,580 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Miami University (Ohio)’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Miami University (Ohio)?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1240 to 1378, with a median around 1300. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Miami University (Ohio)’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 ($70 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Miami University (Ohio) accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Miami University (Ohio) require?
Besides the application and transcript, Miami University (Ohio) asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Miami University (Ohio) have supplemental essays?
No. Miami University (Ohio) has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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