2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$24,616
Net Price
89%
Admitted
17%
Enrolled
83%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Miami University-Oxford
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 19,264. In 2021, there were 380 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #5 in Ohio and ranks #179 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
380
Total Enrollment
19,264
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Miami University-Oxford
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Ohio Rank
Combining ranking factors for 61 schools that offer psychology degrees in Ohio, Miami University-Oxford ranks #5.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Miami University-Oxford ranks #179.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Miami University-Oxford offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 35 | – |
| Educational Psychology | – | 14 | – |
| General Psychology | 230 | 9 | 12 |
| School Psychology | – | 21 | – |
| Social Work | 33 | 26 | – |
| Total Graduates | 263 | 105 | 12 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 29,990 students applied to the Miami University-Oxford. The university admitted 89% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Ohio universities is 7,886. On average, all Ohio institutions admit 73% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Miami University-Oxford students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 89%. Compared to all Ohio four or more years colleges, the percentage is 68%.
The overall graduation rate for Miami University-Oxford is 83%, compared to 50% for all Ohio universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 15%.
Compare MUO to Ohio Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Miami University-Oxford to the average of all Ohio four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
MUO
29,990
Applicants
89%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
89%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
OH Colleges
7,886
Applicants
73%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
68%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 921 or 81% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 217 or 19% part-time faculty members employed at Miami University-Oxford. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 888 or 78%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
MUO
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
81%
Percent Full-Time
19%
Percent Part-Time
78%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
OH Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
46%
Percent Full-Time
54%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Miami University-Oxford the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $13,253, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,240.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $12,806 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,072.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Miami University-Oxford in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Miami University-Oxford | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $15,080 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,618 |
| Total Living Expenses | $17,698 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $13,253 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,240 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $32,191 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $12,806 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,072 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $13,878 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Miami University-Oxford is $24,616. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Miami University-Oxford presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,956 | $14,029 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,062 | $16,432 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $23,513 | $22,742 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $26,704 | $25,772 |
| $110,001 and more | $27,948 | $28,471 |
Compare Miami University-Oxford to all Ohio universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
MUO
$32,191
Cost to Attend
$12,607
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$24,616
Net Price
OH Colleges
$33,864
Cost to Attend
$13,303
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,137
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,577 or 94%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 12,206 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $12,607.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 12,206 | $12,607 |
| Pell Grants | 1,926 | $4,925 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5,363 | $6,194 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Miami University-Oxford to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
MUO
12,206
Grant or Scholarship Aid
63%
Grants or Scholarships
1,926
Number of Pell Grants
10%
Pell Grants
5,363
Federal Student Loans
28%
Federal Student Loans
OH Colleges
3,067
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
1,168
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,802
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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