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Miami University-Hamilton

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in Hamilton, Ohio, Miami University-Hamilton is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Miami University-Hamilton is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Miami University-Hamilton is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Miami University-Hamilton emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton is reported to be 19%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 64% at Miami University-Hamilton suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,769

Cost of attendance at Miami University-Hamilton in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,675

Cost of attendance at Miami University-Hamilton in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Miami University-Hamilton received on average $4,171 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,171
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 157 40% $4,619 $725,108
Other Federal Grant 260 66% $3,827 $994,918
State Grant/Scholarships 8 2% $170 $1,356
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 94 24% $2,224 $209,073
Total Grant & Scholarships 289 74% $4,171 $1,205,347

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Miami University-Hamilton students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Miami University-Hamilton students is 18.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.4%.

18.6%

  • African American 12.5% 6 students
  • white 20.4% 93 students
  • unknown 25.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 12.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Miami University-Hamilton provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Miami University-Hamilton offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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