Getting in
For Fall 2024, 39,580 first-year students applied to Miami, 29,843 were admitted and 4,192 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 75.4%.
Source: Miami University Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), section C1 (Miami has not posted a 2025-2026 edition). Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2024
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 17,842 | 14,348 | 80.4% |
| Out-of-state | 16,376 | 13,673 | 83.5% |
| International | 5,362 | 1,822 | 34% |
Source: Miami University Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Miami's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: Miami University Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early decision. Counts for the Fall 2024 entering class. Miami's nonbinding early action plans are not counted in the Common Data Set, so it gives no early action rate.
Early decision, Fall 2024
| Plan | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 521 | 438 | 84.1% |
Source: Miami University Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to Miami as a first-year student. Some programs ask for more or fill early:
- College of Creative Arts. Some majors require a portfolio, audition or video.
Source: Miami Admission and Aid, First-Year Student Application Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Nursing and the Farmer School of Business. Admission is highly competitive. December 1 is the priority deadline for nursing, majors within the Farmer School of Business and the Honors College; consideration continues after it only if space remains.
Source: Miami Admission and Aid, Admission Dates and Deadlines for Undergraduate Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: Miami Admission and Aid, Test Optional FAQs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
110 majors across 6 schools. Every bachelor's degree program in Miami's official 2026-2027 General Bulletin, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates, associate degrees, co-majors and graduate programs are left out.
College of Arts and Science48
- Anthropology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Applied Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)
- Biochemistry (Bachelor of Arts)
- Biochemistry (Bachelor of Science)
- Biology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Biology (Bachelor of Science)
- Botany (Bachelor of Arts)
- Botany (Bachelor of Science)
- Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts)
- Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)
- Data Analytics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Data, Actuarial, and Statistical Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Diplomacy and Global Politics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Economics (Bachelor of Arts)
- English: Creative Writing (Bachelor of Arts)
- English: Literature (Bachelor of Arts)
- Environmental Earth Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Geography and Sustainable Development (Bachelor of Arts)
- Geology (Bachelor of Science)
- History (Bachelor of Arts)
- Individualized Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Individualized Studies (Bachelor of Philosophy)
- International Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Journalism (Bachelor of Arts)
- Linguistics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)
- Mathematics and Statistics (Bachelor of Science)
- Media and Communication (Bachelor of Arts)
- Microbiology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Microbiology (Bachelor of Science)
- Organizational Leadership (Bachelor of Arts)
- Philosophy (Bachelor of Arts)
- Physics (Bachelor of Science)
- Political Science (Bachelor of Arts)
- Professional Writing (Bachelor of Arts)
- Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Public Administration (Bachelor of Arts)
- Public Health (Bachelor of Arts)
- Quantitative Economics (Bachelor of Science)
- Sociology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Spanish (Bachelor of Arts)
- Speech Pathology and Audiology (Bachelor of Science)
- Strategic Communication (Bachelor of Arts)
- Urban and Regional Planning (Bachelor of Arts)
- World Languages and Cultures (Bachelor of Arts)
- Zoology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Zoology (Bachelor of Science)
Source: Miami General Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Arts and Science (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Creative Arts11
- Architecture (Bachelor of Arts)
- Art (Bachelor of Arts)
- Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship (Bachelor of Arts)
- Games + Simulation (Bachelor of Science)
- Graphic + Experience Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Interactive Media and Design (Bachelor of Arts)
- Interior Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Music (Bachelor of Arts)
- Music (Bachelor of Music)
- Performing Arts (Bachelor of Arts)
Source: Miami General Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Creative Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education, Health and Society13
- Inclusive Education (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Integrated English Language Arts Education (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Integrated Mathematics Education (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Integrated Science Education (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Integrated Social Studies Education (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Kinesiology (Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health)
- Middle Childhood Education (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Nutrition (Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health)
- Primary Education PK-5 (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Social Work (Bachelor of Science)
- Sport Coaching (Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership and Management)
- Sport Communication and Media (Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership and Management)
- Sport Management (Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership and Management)
Source: Miami General Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Education, Health and Society (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering and Computing14
- Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)
- Biomedical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Chemical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Arts)
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Cybersecurity (Bachelor of Science)
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Engineering Management (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Quantum Computing (Bachelor of Science)
- Robotics Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Smart Manufacturing Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Software Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
Source: Miami General Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Engineering and Computing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Farmer School of Business9
- Accountancy (Bachelor of Science in Business)
- Business Analytics (Bachelor of Science in Business)
- Business-Economics (Bachelor of Science in Business)
- Finance (Bachelor of Science in Business)
- Human Capital Management and Leadership (Bachelor of Science in Business)
- Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management (Bachelor of Science in Business)
- Marketing (Bachelor of Science in Business)
- Real Estate (Bachelor of Science in Business)
- Supply Chain and Operations Management (Bachelor of Science in Business)
Source: Miami General Bulletin 2026-2027, Farmer School of Business (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science15
This college's bulletin pages describe Miami's regional campuses (Hamilton, Middletown and West Chester); check where a program is offered.
- Applied Biology (Bachelor of Science)
- Communication Studies (Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communication)
- Community Arts and Cultures (Bachelor of Arts)
- Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Science)
- Cybersecurity & Networking (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology)
- Digital Commerce (Bachelor of Science in Commerce)
- Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science)
- English Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Information Technology (Bachelor of Science)
- Integrative Studies (Bachelor of Integrative Studies)
- Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
- Professional Studies (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Psychological Science (Bachelor of Arts)
- Sales Management (Bachelor of Science in Commerce)
- Small Business Management (Bachelor of Science in Commerce)
Source: Miami General Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1 | December 1 | Yes |
| Early Action I | November 1 | December 15 | No |
| Early Action II | December 1 | February 1 | No |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | March 15 | No |
Your application must be complete by the deadline. Admitted Early Decision students accept by January 15; everyone else by May 1. December 1 is the priority deadline for most merit scholarships and the firm deadline for the Presidential Fellows Scholarship.
Source: Miami Admission and Aid, Admission Dates and Deadlines for Undergraduate Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Decision is binding: if admitted, you are obligated to withdraw your other applications and accept Miami's offer. Early Action and Regular Decision are not binding.
Source: Miami Admission and Aid, Admission Dates and Deadlines for Undergraduate Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Miami is test-optional for domestic first-year applicants: you do not have to send ACT or SAT scores for admission or scholarship consideration. The one exception is the Presidential Fellows Scholarship, which requires you to list your test scores on the application. You may send scores if you want them considered in Miami's holistic review. For the ACT, Miami reads only the composite score, and if you send several test dates it uses the composite superscore.
Source: Miami Admission and Aid, College Entrance Testing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required for admission, but considered if submitted.
Source: Miami University Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Miami's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Miami Admission and Aid, Test Optional FAQs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Miami, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,616 | $15,616 |
| Nonresident surcharge | $0 | $24,228 |
| Fees | $3,454 | $3,454 |
| Housing (on campus) | $11,076 | $11,076 |
| Food (on campus) | $6,756 | $6,756 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Transportation | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,680 | $2,680 |
| Total | $42,292 | $66,520 |
Estimates for an Oxford campus undergraduate who entered in 2026-27, the latest cohort Miami posts. Miami freezes most costs for each entering class for up to four years, so students entering in fall 2027 will have their own rates. Some majors add course or program fees.
Source: Miami One Stop, Estimated Cost of Attendance by Cohort (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,015 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $18,193 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $23,806 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,048 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,431 |
| All incomes | $28,384 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Miami's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Miami University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL · Public75.8% admitted$10,974 average net price
Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH · Public81.3% admitted$24,022 average net price
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, IN · Public75.9% admitted$16,264 average net price
Kent State UniversityKent, OH · Public62.7% admitted$20,787 average net price
Northern Illinois UniversityDeKalb, IL · Public69.8% admitted$13,391 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.