Miami University (Ohio) acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Oxford, OH · public · 16,656 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 75.4% Fall 2024 · ↓6.7 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1240–1378 Enrolled, Fall 2024
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2024–25 · deadlines from Miami (OH)'s admissions site.

Chances at Miami (OH)
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
89–99%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1240–1378).
  • Only 8.2% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Miami (OH) admits 75.4% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2024–25 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Miami (OH) acceptance rate by year

29,843 of 39,580 applicants admitted for Fall 2024, against 82.1% for Fall 2023.

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 20162018202020222024 75.4%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202439,58029,84375.4%Common Data Set
Fall 202334,49828,31982.1%IPEDS
Fall 202230,36726,69987.9%IPEDS
Fall 202129,99026,57188.6%IPEDS
Fall 202026,84424,68492.0%IPEDS
Fall 201927,24723,24885.3%IPEDS
Fall 201830,12622,45974.6%IPEDS
Fall 201730,25520,63568.2%IPEDS
Fall 201629,77119,46365.4%IPEDS
Fall 201527,45417,98065.5%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Miami (OH) deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App or Coalition App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Miami (OH)'s admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Early decision Apply by Decisions December 1
  2. Early action Apply by Decisions December 15
  3. Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
  4. Regular decision Apply by Decisions March 15
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Early rounds

Early decision and early action at Miami (OH)

Early decision 84.1% 438 of 521 · Fall 2024
Overall 75.4% All applicants · Fall 2024

Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Miami (OH)

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1240–1378
4008.2% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 25–30
1Enrolled, Fall 202436
Average high school GPA 3.82
As reported, 100% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2024)
  • 4.040.1%
  • 3.75–3.9919.6%
  • 3.50–3.7415.1%
  • 3.25–3.4910.7%
  • 3.00–3.248.1%
  • 2.50–2.996.1%
  • Below 2.500.5%

What counts

What Miami (OH) weighs

From section C7 of Miami (OH)'s Common Data Set 2024–25.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA
  • Test scores
  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Talent or ability
  • Character

Considered

  • Activities
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Religious affiliation

Waitlist

Miami (OH) waitlist

5,144 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2024, 632 accepted it, and 236 were admitted from it (37.3% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What Miami (OH) costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Miami (OH)'s net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$18,520
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$42,042
Per year
Average net price$29,447
After grants, aided students
Open Miami (OH)'s net price calculator

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FAQ

Questions about Miami (OH) admissions

What is Miami (OH)'s acceptance rate?

Miami (OH) admitted 29,843 of 39,580 first-year applicants for Fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75.4%. That is down from 82.1% for Fall 2023. Source: Common Data Set 2024–25.

Is Miami (OH) test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Miami (OH) is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Miami (OH)'s application deadlines for 2026–27?

Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Priority deadline: December 1, 2026; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check Miami (OH)'s admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Miami (OH)?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1240–1378 on the SAT (Fall 2024), and 8.2% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1378 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Does applying early decision help at Miami (OH)?

For Fall 2024, Miami (OH) admitted 84.1% of 521 early decision applicants, compared with 75.4% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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