Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Miami University-Oxford admits about 8 in 10 applicants (75%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 54% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (74% and 76%).
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Ohio applicants were admitted at 80%, applicants from other states at 83%, and international applicants at 34%.
All applicants in the same class: 75%
Of those admitted, 19% from Ohio enrolled, against 11% from other states and 2.1% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
14% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Early decision: 84% admitted
438 of 521 early applicants
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding)
Where you stand
How Miami University-Oxford reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is important. 60% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are optional. 8% of first-years sent an SAT and 24% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Recommends 4 years of math and English. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Very important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
49% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 75% of first-year applicants
1,426 applied · 696 admitted · 398 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis, reply by May 1
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent by a set date.
- $425 housing deposit, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Recommended |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.82
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.040%
- 3.75–3.9920%
- 3.50–3.7415%
- 3.25–3.4911%
- 3.00–3.248%
- below 3.07%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 40.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 19.6% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 15.1% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 10.7% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 8.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 6.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.4% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Miami University-Oxford Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1305 on the SAT, 135 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
20% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
31% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
22% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
28% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
38% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
26% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 8% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 24% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
342 studentssubmitted ACT
1,000 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Miami University-Oxford Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;Miami University-Oxford Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Miami University-Oxford Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Miami University-Oxford Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)