Miami University-Oxford SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Miami University’s 75% acceptance rate means admission may be realistic, but the stronger play is positioning yourself for money and options. Some scholarships publish clear cutoffs, like the Anthony Munoz award at ACT 18+ and GPA 3.0+, while an ACT near 30 puts you at the top of Miami’s score range.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Miami University-Oxford facts and stats
Miami University-Oxford enrolls 16,816 undergraduates in a small town setting. Miami University has a 90% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 80%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Oxford, OH
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Key Miami University-Oxford application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Miami University, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes to improve your superscore. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last fall retake that can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Miami University’s in-state tuition is $14,928, while out-of-state tuition is $37,588. The average merit award is $11,275, offering a scholarship opportunity for nonresident students. About 40% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 15.
At Miami University, out-of-state tuition is $37,588, while Ohio residents pay $14,928, before $16,750 for room and board. 40% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $18,720. Merit awards average $11,275, and listed scholarships include options for students with a 3.25+ GPA, with some international merit consideration at 3.50+. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,757.
Student life at Miami University-Oxford
46% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 23% of men join fraternities, and 31% of women join sororities.
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