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Where you

NEED TO BE

This is more than just a

COLLEGE CAMPUS

It s where you ll apply different perspectives It’s where you’ll apply different to find ways forward in the face perspectives to find ways forward of challenges. Where you ll learn the skills in the face of challenges. to thrive in an ever-changing world and Where you’ll learn the skills the leadership qualities to shape it. Where to thrive in an ever-changing world and the you ll become part of a community that leadership to shape supports you for the restqualities of your life.

This it. you’ll become part of a community Whereyou ll is where gain momentum. that supports you for the rest of your life.

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WELCOME TO MIAMI UNIVERSITY

A tradition that moves you forward COLLEGE WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST INVIGORATING TIMES OF YOUR LIFE. We ll We’llmake makesure sureofofititby bygiving givingyou youthe support system you need to thrive a classically the support system youinneed to collegiate setting that scollegiate inspired thrive in a classically ambitious like you for more settingstudents that’s inspired ambitious thanstudents 200 years. what being like It s you for more thanan original 200 Public years. Ivy is all about an exceptional college experience at a public It’s what being an original Public Ivy school price. is all about — an exceptional college experience at a public school price.

Our name reflects the history of the Miami Tribe who inhabited the area now known as the Miami Valley region of Ohio.

16,500+ 2,300+ UNDERGRADUATES

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GRADUATE STUDENTS

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CLIENT PROJECTS

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GAIN EXPERIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS

STUDY ABROADI

SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR REAL CLIENTS AS PART OF COURSEWORK

MIAMI IS A MEDIUM-SIZED SCHOOL WITH A BIG REPUTATION for making undergraduates like you our top priority. That means you’ll be mentored by nationally recognized faculty, involved in hands-on research, and connected to career opportunities.

Besides courses in your major(s), you’ll explore a wide range of subjects through the Miami Global Plan, honing skills employers need: superior communication, analytical reasoning, and problem solving.

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59% OF GRADUATES FROM THE CLASS OF 2020

COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE MINOR OR ADDITIONAL MAJOR

You ll find a supportive learning community in a college, school, or department but it s easy to branch out. With 200+ majors and minors as well as experiential and immersive learning, you can create a customized education that prepares you for a career path that s uniquely yours.

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UNDERGRADS WORK WITH PROFESSORS ON FUNDED RESEARCH EACH YEAR

supportive learning community in a college, school, or department – but it’s easy to branch out. With 200+ majors and minors as well as experiential and immersive learning, you can create a customized education that prepares you for a career path that’s uniquely yours.

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Learn by doing UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IS FOR YOU. Whether UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IS it s a medical breakthrough, fresh insight into aFOR YOU. Whether it’s a medical

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GAIN NEW PERSPECTIVES. Studying abroadabroad helpshelps you understand global Studying you understand global issues andissues appreciate world cultures acultures valuable and appreciate world asset any career.

Our programs – a in valuable asset in 90+ anyglobal career.

Our offer choices for every budget and schedule, 90+ global programs offer choices for from our monthlong Winter Term to a every budget and schedule, from our spring break class trip, to summer, semester, monthlong Winter Term to a spring or yearlong customized experiences. break class trip, to summer, semester, or yearlong customized experiences.

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STUDY ABROAD PARTICIPATION AMONG PUBLIC DOCTORAL INSTITUTIONS

Major areas of study Accountancy American Studies Analytics¹ Anthropology Architecture Art Art and Architecture History Art Therapy¹ Arts Management¹ Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Biochemistry Biology Botany Business Analytics Chemistry Classical Studies Communication Design Computer Science Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Data Analytics Data Science and Statistics Diplomacy and Global Politics East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics (College of Arts and Science) 10 / MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH

Economics, Business (Farmer School of Business) Economics, Quantitative (College of Arts and Science) Education Licensure Programs: Art (Pre K-12) Chinese (K-12) English Language Arts (7-12) French (K-12) German (K-12) Inclusive Special Education (K-12) Language Arts and Math Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts and Science Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Latin (K-12) Math and Science Middle Childhood (4-9) Math and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Mathematics (7-12) Music: Choral/General (Pre K-12)

Education Licensure Programs (cont’d): Music: Instrumental (Pre K-12) Primary (Pre K-5) Science (7-12) Science and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (K-12) Education Studies Emerging Technology in Business + Design Energy¹ Engineering: Biomedical Chemical Computer Electrical Manufacturing Mechanical Robotics Software Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Manufacturing Engineering Paper Science

English: Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing Entrepreneurship¹ Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science¹ Fashion¹ Film Studies¹ Finance Food Systems and Food Studies¹ French Games + Simulation Geography and Sustainable Development Geology German Global and Intercultural Studies¹ History Individualized Studies Information and Cybersecurity Management Interior Design International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Kinesiology

Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Management and Leadership, Human Capital Marketing Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Media and Communication Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Music: Applied Music Composition Music in Culture Music Technology Music Performance: Instrumental Voice Neuroscience¹ Nursing² Nutrition: Community Nutrition Dietetics Organizational Leadership Philosophy Physics

Physics, Biological Physics, Engineering Political Science Premedical and Prehealth Studies¹ Psychology Public Administration Public Health (College of Arts and Science): Health Policy and Administration Human Disease and Epidemiology Public Health (College of Education, Health, and Society): Behavioral/Promotion Real Estate Religion (Comparative) Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Social Work Sociology Spanish Speech Pathology and Audiology Sport Leadership and Management Strategic Communication

Supply Chain and Operations Management Sustainability Theatre Undeclared (Undecided) Exploratory Studies³ Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Zoology Pre-Professional Preparation Choose from the majors listed, then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.

Miami offers pre-professional preparation in: Dentistry Law Medicine

Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science ¹ Co-Majors Enrolled students may select a co-major to complement their primary major. ² Nursing is available to first-year applicants only. ³ In Exploratory Studies, students explore majors across campus.

Academic divisions also offer undeclared options for undecided students interested in opportunities within a specific college or school. All undeclared options allow students to graduate on time.

Our list of majors continues to evolve; please visit

Our list of majors continues to evolve; please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions.

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Honors opportunities

PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWS PROGRAM Participate in exclusive programming and mentorship alongside some of your most accomplished peers in Miami’s premier scholarship program.

BEING AN HONORS STUDENT IS MORE THAN A PRESTIGIOUS TITLE BEING AN HONORS STUDENT IS MORE THAN

A PRESTIGIOUS TITLE. It’s having unparalleled to takeopportunities a deeper dive Its opportunities having unparalleled to into takeresearch a deeper dive into alongside world-class facultyfaculty and other research alongside world-class andhigh other high achievers, achievers, traveling across thetheory globe into to put theory traveling across the globe to put practice, into practice, new and developing newcan knowledge that and developing knowledge that change the can change the world. world.

First-year students cancan apply forfor honors opportunities by First-year students apply honors submitting a supplemental application during the admission opportunities by submitting a supplemental application process. consideration, application duringFor thepriority admission application complete application bycomplete your process.your Foradmission priority consideration, December 1. application by December 1. admission

Unlock your potential

Unlock your potential

BENEFITS

• Four-year renewable scholarship covering tuition, fees, housing, and meals.

• $5,000 academic enrichment stipend.

• Mentorship to be a competitive candidate for national fellowships and awards.

HONORS COLLEGE Access rigorous courses and funding for research, independent projects, and study abroad while benefiting from personalized advising that supports your studies and career goals.

PRODESSE SCHOLARS Work closely with an outstanding faculty member and a team of scholars as you engage in an interdisciplinary area of interest.

BENEFITS

BENEFITS

F Residential college with faculty in residence.

F Emphasis on research.

F Personalized preparation for graduate school.

• $1,000-$2,000 annual scholarship.

• Faculty mentoring.

• Collaborate with peers in and out of the classroom.

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Where friends

BECOME FAMILY

You’ll live in campus residence halls clustered around tree-shaded quads your first two years. It’s where you’ll form the friendships that last a lifetime.

WHERE YOU EAT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS WHERE YOU LIVE. With an award-winning selection of dining halls, cafes, specialty restaurants, and convenience markets, there’s something for every type of foodie.

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ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS

47 30+

47 RESIDENCE HALLS RESIDENCE HALLS

30+ LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Student groups for every interest 179 171 106 74 53 19 32 27 115 121

19 Division I

varsity sports teams

ACADEMIC CAREER/PROFESSIONAL CULTURAL AND DIVERSITY FINE ARTS/PERFORMANCE FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES HONORARY MEDIA/PUBLICATIONS RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL, AND SECULAR SERVICE AND PHILANTHROPY SPORTS CLUBS/RECREATION … AND MORE!

View the full list

View the full list

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Campus Sustainability With a focus on sustainability in residence halls, the EcoReps student organization helped Miami earn a Gold-level rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

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Learn our traditions

OXFORD, OHIO AN IDEAL SETTING FOR LEARNING AND SELF-DISCOVERY. When the red brick road leads you Uptown, you’ll discover a quintessential college town brimming with metropolitan ideals.

RUB THE TURTLE’S HEAD on the sundial overlooking MacCracken Hall for good luck on your next exam.

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EXPLORE THE LORE

DON’T STEP ON THE SEAL

of Peabody Hall if you dare to seek its legendary ghost.

in the center of campus or you’ll fail your next exam.

Walk around!

#1 MOST BEAUTIFUL U.S. COLLEGE TOWN TRAVEL MOST BEAUTIFUL U.S. TRIVIA #3 COLLEGE TOWN

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98%

Become

A JOB MAGNET

OF 2020-2021 GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION WITHIN SIX MONTHS

IT S NO MYSTERY COMPANIES FLOCK HERE

IT’S NO MYSTERY — COMPANIES FLOCK because of a well-established because of HERE a well-established track record of professional track record of professional success among success among Miami grads.

Miami grads.

The Center for Career Exploration and Success is your partner in job readiness, no matter what you’re studying. You’ll participate in one of the nation’s largest collegiate career fairs, prepare with mock interviews, refine your resume with experienced advisors, and make connections in industries that interest you.

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A sampling of national organizations that recruit Miami graduates Amazon / Apple / Cardinal Health / Deloitte / Eli Lilly and Company Ernst & Young / Lockheed Martin / Nestlé / Peace Corps PricewaterhouseCoopers / Procter & Gamble / Target /

8,000+

ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED, ATTENDED A JOB FAIR, OR POSTED JOBS AT MIAMI IN 2020-2021

OUR RESULTS

speak for themselves

MIAMI GRADUATES ARE STARTING BUSINESSES AND SOLVING PROBLEMS. They’re leading Fortune 500 companies and shaping the future of work. They’re founding nonprofits and advocating for the human spirit. They’re using what they learned here to overcome the challenges of an evolving world.

70%

MEDICAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE*

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*With at least 3.3 GPA and 50th percentile score on MCAT

#15

MIAMI’S FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION RATE AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S.

94%

LAW SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE COMPARED TO 78% NATIONALLY

A selection of graduate schools recently attended by Miami alumni Columbia University / Duke University / Harvard University / Juilliard / MIT The Ohio State University College of Medicine / Stanford University / UC Berkeley University of Chicago / University of Oxford / Vanderbilt University / Yale University / MiamiOH.edu /

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How to apply

UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION TYPES AND DEADLINES

December 1, 2022, is the priority deadline to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarships and competitive programs including Nursing, the Farmer School of Business, and honors programs. Those who apply later will be considered for these opportunities as space and resources allow.

EARLY DECISION (BINDING)

MIAMI APPLICATION DATES

AND DECISION PLANS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Application Type

Application Deadline

EARLY DECISION (BINDING)

EARLY ACTION

(NON-BINDING)

EARLY ACTION II

Decision Notification

Deadline to Accept

EARLY ACTION (NON-BINDING) Nov. 1

Dec. 1

Jan. 15

Nov. 1

Dec. 15

May 1

Dec. 1

(NON-BINDING)

Priority Deadline

Feb. 1

May 1

REGULAR DECISION

Feb. 1

Mar. 15

May 1

(NON-BINDING)

TEST OPTIONAL FOR FALL 2023*

Students applying for 2023 are not required to provide an ACT or SAT test score for admission or scholarship consideration. * Miami has not made a decision about being test optional beyond 2023.

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If admitted, applicants are contractually obligated to withdraw applications to all other institutions and accept their offer of admission with Miami by January 15.

They receive full consideration for merit scholarships (see page 25).

Apply Online Apply Online MiamiOH.edu/apply MiamiOH.edu/apply

Applicants are not contractually obligated to Miami and have until May 1 to accept their offer of admission. They receive full consideration for merit scholarships (see page 25).

REGULAR DECISION (NON-BINDING) Admission to some majors is typically more competitive for students who apply Regular Decision. Applicants have until May 1 to accept their offer of admission.

Scholarships and financial aid MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Miami offers merit scholarships to qualified high school students who enroll full-time Miami offers merit scholarships to qualified high school students who on our Oxford campus beginning the fall semester. Students who complete enroll full-time on our Oxford campus beginning the fall semester. their admission application by the December 1 priority deadline and meet who complete their admission application by the who December the Students minimum academic criteria below will be considered.

Students apply 1 priority deadline and meet the minimum academic criteria below later will be considered based on availability. No separate scholarship application is necessary.

Scholarships are not guaranteed.

For information about will be considered.

Students who apply later will be considered based additional scholarships, visit on availability. No separate scholarship application is necessary.

Scholarships are not guaranteed. For information about additional scholarships, visitMiamiOH.edu/admission/merit-scholarships.

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FALL 2023 MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Weighted High School GPA*

Ohio Resident Annual Value**

Non-Ohio Resident Annual Value**

4.30+

$4,000 to $13,000

$15,000 to $34,000

3.95-4.29

$3,000 to $8,000

$10,000 to $23,000

3.75-3.94

$2,000 to $7,000

$6,000 to $18,000

3.50-3.74

Up to $6,000

Up to $12,000

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants who do not meet the criteria for merit scholarships listed below will still be considered for merit and need-based scholarships with values up to full tuition. Factors including diversity, audition, portfolio, academic interest, and athletic ability will be used to award these scholarships. To maximize scholarship consideration, students should apply for admission and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1.

NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID Financial need is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To maximize consideration for need-based scholarships and financial aid, students should apply for admission and file a FAFSA by February 1.

*Miami uses the weighted GPA on a student’s transcript. If your school does not calculate a weighted GPA, Miami will recalculate your GPA for you, adding weight based on coursework difficulty. If you have taken rigorous classes, your recalculated GPA likely will be higher than your high school GPA. **Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided students meet renewability requirements.

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Tuition made transparent While college costs rise nationally, Miami’s Tuition Promise ensures that most costs (including tuition, housing, meals, special purpose fees, and course fees) for new undergraduate students will be frozen for up to four years. This means scholarships and financial aid retain their full value all four years.

Cost of attendance 2022-2023* TWO SEMESTERS, OXFORD CAMPUS Ohio Resident

Non-Ohio Resident

TUITION (INSTRUCTIONAL FEE AND GENERAL FEE)

$17,364

$38,122

HOUSING AND MEALS

$15,824*

$15,824*

TOTAL

$33,188

$53,946

*Costs are estimates for two and based on a weighted average of student options.options. of student average on a weighted and based two semesters for semesters are estimates *Costs

SPECIAL PURPOSE AND COURSE FEES

College of Creative Arts: $50$50 perper semester College of Creative Arts: semesterfee feefor forstudents studentsmajoring majoringininArchitecture, Architecture,Interior InteriorDesign, Design, Music, Music Education, or Music Performance.

College of Engineering and Computing: $400 per semester Music, Music Education, or Music Performance. fee for students majoring within the College of Engineering and Computing. Farmer School of College of Engineering and Computing: $400 per semester fee for students majoring within the Business: $125 per credit hour fee for most business school courses. Other courses, such as labs, may College of Engineering and Computing. include additional fees. Be sure to check the course information when registering.

Farmer School of Business: $125 per credit hour fee for most business school courses.

Miami s Tuition Promise

Miami’s Tuition Promise

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Other courses, such as labs, may include additional fees. Be sure to check the course information when registering.

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Office of Admission

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admission@MiamiOH.edu 513-529-2531

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Learn more about tuition and fees at MiamiOH.edu/admission/tuition-fees.

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Close to major metros

FAR FROM ORDINARY EXPLORE MIAMI IN 360º .

Visit campus in person for a student-guided tour, immerse yourself in a virtual tour, attend an info session, and watch video previews of academic facilities.

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Explore visit options

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