Miami University College Portrait
Miami University501 E. High Street Oxford, OH 45056
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Miami University
Miami offers strong academics, close faculty interaction, and an energetic student experience on one of America’s most beautiful campuses. Our graduates succeed in careers, life, and their communities.
Miami is a student-centered, residential public university located in Oxford, OH. We are nationally recognized as a premier liberal arts undergraduate institution for academically motivated students who seek an opportunity-rich experience and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. With more than 40% of our students studying abroad and approximately 70% participating in internships or co-ops prior to graduation, Miami prepares students to compete, succeed, and lead in their professions and communities.
Living in the Community
Students, faculty, and staff together build a caring learning and living environment on campus and off, and are leaders in supporting their communities locally and abroad.
Most students live on campus or in Oxford, a true college town with 9,000 permanent residents. First-year students get to know each other through Living Learning Communities in their residence halls, by joining any of our 400 student organizations, and through service opportunities on and off campus. Miami students are encouraged to develop character, explore leadership, embrace diversity, and enhance wellness. Undergraduates, including first-year students, work directly with nationally recognized faculty on research. The Miami experience provides a rich mixture of culture and diversity through a student population representing more than 65 countries and a broad array of arts and entertainment.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
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| Total Students | 17,395 | |
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Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 14,936 | |
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| Gender | ||
| Women | 7,800 | 52% |
| Men | 7,136 | 48% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 60 | <1% |
| Asian | 334 | 2% |
| African American / Black | 679 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 418 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | <1% |
| White | 12,259 | 82% |
| Two or More Races | 222 | 1% |
| International | 722 | 5% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 229 | 2% |
| Where do MU undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 67% |
| Other US States & Territories | 28% |
| Other Countries | 5% |
| How old are MU undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 20 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 2% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 - 29 | |
| Math | 24 - 28 | 560 - 660 |
| English | 24 - 30 | |
| Critical Reading | 530 - 620 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 68% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 95% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 50% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.65 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 100% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $30,536.00
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend Miami University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 45% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $6,083.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 36% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $4,642.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
MU Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 17 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 63% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 88% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 851 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 43% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 17% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 91% |
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Campus-based Housing
98% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
48% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
Miami University is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students and members of the university community. Miami is served by a fully commissioned Police Department that provides service 24/7 and works cooperatively with the City of Oxford police and other local law enforcement agencies. The university offers a number of safety programs including escort service and crime prevention training and employs an emergency notification text messaging system.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, primarily residential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at MU
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 98% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 65% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 50% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 91% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 33% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 67% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 76% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 41% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 99% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 98% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 65% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 65% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 95% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 58% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 88% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 98% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 76% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 71% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 84% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 48% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 85% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 91% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 83% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Miami University in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Associate's | 351 |
| Bachelor's | 4,105 |
| Master's | 519 |
| Doctoral | 52 |
| Total | 5,027 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 7% |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 6% |
| Psychology, General | 6% |
| Finance, General | 6% |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 5% |
| Links to degree programs at Miami University |
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Student Success & Progress Rate
A 97% four-year success and progress rate means that 97% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 3,150 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 229 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 89%
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Student Learning at Miami University
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
The Miami assessment process is designed to gather useful information about students’ learning and development and to use this information to continuously revise and modify the curriculum and cocurriculum to further enhance student learning and developmental outcomes. The assessment process is built on a learning-centered culture and the commitment of faculty and staff who value efforts to continuously improve students’ education. Assessment is viewed as a seamless, collaborative process between Academic and Student Affairs that focuses on students holistically and involves the examination of the curriculum as well as the cocurriculum.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2010 - 11 Results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment
The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving, and written communication using a performance task and an analytic writing task. The scores from the tasks are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Performance Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1207
Senior Score: 1298
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1218
Senior Score: 1247
Analytic Writing Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the analytic writing task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1225
Senior Score: 1281
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1218
Senior Score: 1247