Miami University -- Oxford

A smart investment
Discover the meaning of a Public Ivy. Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, founded in 1809, has a national reputation for a superior educational experience and unparalleled professional preparation of its students. PayScale.com ranks Miami University among the top public universities in the nation for best salary potential after graduation. 

Personal guidance, professional skills
Miami University is consistently cited for the quality of its academics and is ranked #2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for its exceptionally strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, just behind Princeton University and ahead of Yale University and Brown University. Supported by experiences that lead to student success, Miami University students receive personal attention and guidance from our most experienced professors. Fiske Guide to Colleges 2016 recognized Miami University for “professors’ knowledge and willingness to help” in its “Best and Most Interesting Colleges and Universities” list.

All undergraduate students benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation, developing lifelong skills for any career. More than 45% of students study abroad; nearly 100% participate in internships or field work prior to graduation. Additionally, more than 2,000 undergraduate students participate annually in significant research and scholarship activities. 

Magnet for employers
The quality of its graduates and its academic reputation give Miami University a solid base of employers significantly larger than most universities its size. Miami University’s four-year graduation rate is among the top in the nation for public universities, and students are accepted into medical and law schools at rates far above the national averages. Additionally, Miami University’s reputation attracts employers to campus for four times as many interviews as held at other universities of our type. As a result Miami University is regularly cited by national publications as a best value in higher education. This recognition as having a high return on tuition investment is supported by research, surveys, and national data that indicate 95.5% of Miami University students who graduated between August 2014 and May 2015 were employed or continuing their education by fall 2015 (based on research, surveys, and national data of 75% of the 2014–2015 graduates).

24/7 student life
Miami University also offers vibrant residential and community-based programs that build leadership and develop citizenship, character, and lifelong friendships. With more than 500 student organizations, strong living-learning communities, sporting events, and student performances, Miami University is a place for students to live without pause and gain an education that pays dividends for a lifetime.