Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1220–1390

Median ~1310

Acceptance rate

75%

Enrollment

16,656

ACT middle 50%

25–30

How Miami of Ohio compares

The ~1310 SAT midpoint ranks #66 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #3 of 5 in OH.
Its 75% acceptance rate is more selective than 35% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Math (640 Math vs 630 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($55,076) are $7,990 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $23,060 more per year than in-state students ($41,221 vs $18,161).

National SAT rank

#66 of 197

SAT rank in OH

#3 of 5

More selective than

35% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$7,990

What the numbers say about Miami of Ohio

The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1220 to 1390. A planning score near or above 1430 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 640 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 75% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 80% completion rate and $55,076 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$18,161

Tuition (out-of-state)

$41,221

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$55,076

4-year completion rate (150% time)

80%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1220 and 1390. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1430 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1390 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1310 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1220 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1390

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1220–1380

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1220

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Miami of Ohio's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Ithaca College	Ithaca, NY	1230–1390	69%
Champlain College	Burlington, VT	1220–1380	83%
Seattle University	Seattle, WA	1200–1430	77%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	1200–1370	42%
University at Buffalo	Buffalo, NY	1210–1380	74%
University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Baltimore, MD	1240–1420	72%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Miami of Ohio?

Miami University-Oxford's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1220–1390, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1430 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Miami of Ohio's acceptance rate?

Miami University-Oxford's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 75%.

How much does it cost to attend Miami of Ohio?

In-state tuition is approximately $18,161 and out-of-state is approximately $41,221. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Miami of Ohio test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Miami University-Oxford's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: miamioh.edu