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Miami University is a coeducational public university located in Oxford, Ohio. It was founded in the year 1809. MUO offers a wide variety of programs and degrees in diverse fields of study, through six academic divisions:
Miami University’s sports teams are known as RedHawks. The university is a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA).
Oxford, Ohio is home to Miami University - Oxford. Oxford is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Miami University - Oxford go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in science.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 670. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Miami University - Oxford has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Miami University - Oxford has 16,722 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Miami University - Oxford offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Miami University - Oxford values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-American Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Miami University - Oxford
500 High St
Oxford, OH 45056
General Phone: (513) 529-1809
Admissions Phone: (513) 529-2531
Financial Aid Phone: (513) 529-8734
http://www.muohio.edu
Miami University - Oxford awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,236 | marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, organizational behavior, business, human resources, managerial economics, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 952 | political science, history, general studies, English, speech and rhetoric, international relations, sociology, creative writing, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 589 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, biology teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, art education, math teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Science | 379 | zoology, chemistry, microbiology, botany, physics, biochemistry, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 281 | psychology, school psychology, educational psychology |
| Media | 198 | mass communication, journalism, public relations |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 174 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, dietitian, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 105 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 97 | family studies, social work, public administration |
| Architecture And Planning | 84 | architecture, interior architecture, urban planning |
| Medical Support And Technology | 79 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 73 | systems analyst, computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Engineering | 67 | engineering management, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering physics |
| Art Studies | 46 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | engineering technology, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, computer systems tech |
| Mathematics | 39 | statistics, mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 38 | environmental science, wood science, environmental studies |
| Office And Administration | 24 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 22 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | philosophy, religion |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 14 | art history and criticism |
| Music | 11 | music performance, music |
| Medicine | 8 | gerontology |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Miami University - Oxford in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,759 | 98 |
| Master's degree | 510 | 57 |
| Associate's degree | 279 | 20 |
| Doctor's degree | 44 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 4 |
In 2005, Miami University - Oxford had a total enrollment of 16,722 students (16,083 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 68% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Miami University - Oxford offers campus housing for 7,212 of its 16,083 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Oxford, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,579 | 10,823 | 69% | 3,152 | 29% |
| Men | 6,967 | 4,646 | 67% | 1,445 | 31% |
| Women | 8,612 | 6,177 | 72% | 1,707 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 40% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 60% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (513) 529-2531
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,487 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,507 |
| Room and board | $ 7,610 |
| Room charge | $ 3,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,140 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,820 |
Financial Aid:
Miami University - Oxford participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 307700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (513) 529-8734
Miami University - Oxford has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 345 | 142 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 101 | 87 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 86 | 88 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 222 | $91,213 | 59 | $81,667 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 118 | $68,370 | 83 | $63,884 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 155 | $52,679 | 129 | $50,348 |
| Instructor | academic year | 37 | $34,144 | 46 | $33,811 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 532 | $70,950 | 317 | $57,321 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 211 | 136 | 347 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Track | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 96 | 153 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
Engineering/Industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Miami University - Oxford Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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