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Interested in attending Miami University-Oxford?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Miami University-Oxford, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

74
%
Acceptance rate
3.71
Average High School GPA
February 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Miami University-Oxford?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Miami University accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 40,782 people applied and 30,179 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
16956 / 23008 (74%)
Men
13223 / 17774 (74%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Miami University-Oxford:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Miami University-Oxford, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Miami University-Oxford by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Miami University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Miami University-Oxford?

3.71
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Miami University-Oxford as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.71.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
43%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
6%
2.50-2.99
3%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

24%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
75th Percentile
680
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
620
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1245
75th Percentile
1350

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Miami University-Oxford. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
March 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Miami University's Early Decision acceptance rate is 74%, compared to 74% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Miami University-Oxford, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 15
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
74%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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