Oxford , Ohio , United States
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Miami University (informally Miami of Ohio or simply Miami) is a public research university in Oxford, Ohio. The university was founded in 1809, making it the second-oldest university in Ohio (behind Ohio University, founded in 1804) and the 10th oldest public university (32nd overall) in the United States. The school's system comprises the main campus in Oxford, as well as regional campuses in nearby Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester. Miami also maintains an international boarding campus, the Dolibois European Center in Differdange, Luxembourg. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Miami University provides a liberal arts education; it offers more than 120 undergraduate degree programs and over 60 graduate degree programs within its 8 schools and colleges in architecture, business, engineering, humanities and the sciences. In its 2021 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranked the university 103rd among universities in the United States, as well as 46th nationally among public universities. Miami University is also ranked as having the 25th-best undergraduate teaching nationally. Miami was one of the original eight Public Ivy schools, a group of publicly funded universities considered as providing a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League.
Miami University has a long tradition of Greek life; five social Greek-letter organizations were founded at the university earning Miami the nickname "Mother of Fraternities". Today, Miami University hosts over 50 fraternity and sorority chapters, and approximately one-third of the undergraduate student population are members of the Greek community. Forbes ranked the city of Oxford first on its 2016 list of the best college towns in the United States.
Miami's athletic teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and are collectively known as the Miami RedHawks. They compete in the Mid-American Conference in all varsity sports except ice hockey, which competes in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference.
Miami Regionals are regional, community-based campuses of Miami University, a highly-regarded public university with a national reputation. With affordable tuition and a flexible class schedule, Miami Regionals offers a world-renowned liberal arts foundation with state-of-the-art applied learning. Regional locations include Miami Hamilton, Miami Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center (VOALC) in West Chester.
Convenience Counts
Apply to Miami's regional commuter campuses and enjoy:
- a Miami University degree
- affordable tuition
- flexible class schedules, including a growing number of courses taught entirely online
- nearby, free parking
- on-site childcare
Start Here, Finish Here...or in Oxford
Many of our students earn their bachelor's degrees taking classes entirely at the regional locations. Others begin on the regional campuses and, after meeting required criteria to relocate, complete their degree on the Oxford campus.
Learn about the growing number of bachelor degrees that may be completed exclusively at Miami Regionals on Miami University's General Bulletin website.
Support for Student Success
Miami's regional locations were designed with YOU in mind. Academic support inside and out of the classroom includes, quality faculty instruction, free academic tutoring and advising, small class sizes, career services and professional development AND cooperative education programs.
PLUS a vibrant student life with a variety of clubs, competitive athletics, opportunities for service-learning, and access to cultural programs ensures you have a well-rounded student experience.
Open Enrollment Policy
Miami‘s regional campuses maintain an open admission policy, which means first-time college students are automatically accepted with a high school diploma or GED, at any age. Students who are not first-time college students will be evaluated for admission based on their cumulative GPA at their previous institution(s).
Accreditation
Miami’s Regional Campuses are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and are members of the North Central Association.
Four Engineering Technology programs are accredited by ABET, the Engineering Accreditation Commission.
The traditional BSN curriculum is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The traditional BSN curriculum has approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing.
State authorization of online courses. State Authorization refers to state regulation of distance education courses and programs offered to residents of a particular state by an educational institution based in another state, as well as state regulation of various non-distance activities within a particular state by institutions outside of that state.
THE Ranking::
801
QS Ranking::
1201
Type of Accommodation::
On Campus
Annual Cost of living:
14000 USD / year
Average Annual UG Fee:
38493 USD
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