501 East High Street
Oxford, Ohio 45056

Miami University of Ohio is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles from Cincinnati. Established in 1809, the university was named after the Miami Indian Tribe that inhabited the area now known as the Miami Valley Region of Ohio. Miami University focuses on teaching undergraduates through a liberal arts core to complement studies in student's respective majors.

Miami University of Ohio offers bachelor's degrees in more than 100 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 areas of study, doctoral degrees, and several Associate Degrees are available through its regional campuses. Miami has regional campuses in Hamilton and Middleton, Ohio with a European Center in Luxembourg.

Quick Facts

During fall 2007, 14,865 undergraduates and 1,501 graduate students were enrolled on the Oxford campus; 2,479 on the Hamilton campus; and 1,867 on the Middleton campus.

In fall 2007, multicultural students made up nine percent of first year undergraduates and just over eight percent of undergraduates in the student body.

Miami University's retention and graduation rates are the highest among NCAA Division I schools.

Miami University of Ohio has over 100,000 alumni throughout the world.

Numerous projects, programs, and initiatives are hosted or affiliated with Miami University to support educational objectives in Teacher Education, Research and Scholarships, Conservation and Preservation, and Community Outreach and Development.

In addition to the many areas of study, Miami University has additional academic opportunities through Honors Programs, Undergraduate Research and Scholarships, study abroad, and Continuing Education/Non-Traditional Study.

Campus resources to encourage and guarantee academic success include the Career Exploration and Testing Center, Center for Writing Excellence, Miami University Libraries, Office of Career Services, Office of Lifelong Learning, and the Rinella Learning Center.

In 2008, Kiplinger's "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" ranked Miami University of Ohio as the top bargain in Ohio and 31st nationally.

Miami University's residential environment consists of four major quadrangles with 36 residence halls, five dining halls and a la carte location, all creating a comfortable and accommodating on-campus living situation.

Students can participate in more than 350 organizations and have access to Miami's incredible recreational facilities including basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer and racquetball courts as well as two swimming pools with diving centers, aerobic rooms, an indoor jogging track, a climbing wall, and a two-story fitness center.

Miami University of Ohio's athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference, the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, and the U.S Figure Skating Association

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