Miami University is a coeducational, public university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. It was established in the year 1809. The main campus spreads across an area of 2000 acres. Miami University offers graduate and postgraduate degree programs in diverse areas of study. The major academic divisions of the college are as follows:
The sports teams of Miami University are nicknamed the RedHawks. Some of the popular teams are men's baseball, women's fast-pitch softball, and men's/women's basketball, golf and tennis. They are members of the the Mid-American Conference.
Students attend Miami University Hamilton in Hamilton, OH, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Miami University Hamilton degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Miami University Hamilton has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,607 students at Miami University Hamilton (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Miami University Hamilton
1601 University Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45011
General Phone: (513) 785-3000
http://www.ham.muohio.edu
In 2007-2008, Miami University Hamilton had a total enrollment of 2,607 students (2,270 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 98% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamilton, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,981 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,195 |
Financial Aid:
Miami University Hamilton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 307702)
Miami University Hamilton has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $104,982 | 5 | $91,184 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $71,869 | 8 | $70,216 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $53,241 | 14 | $53,439 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $41,185 | 8 | $34,837 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $38,415 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $32,852 | 4 | $36,790 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $61,627 | 42 | $54,926 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Miami University Hamilton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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