Public Graduate Good 63/100

Miami University-Hamilton

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Hamilton, Ohio

About Miami University-Hamilton

Miami University-Hamilton is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Hamilton, Ohio. It enrolls 2,043 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Acceptance
Graduation
56.8%
Net Price
$11,286
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,076
Enrollment
2,043
Student : Faculty
13:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good
63/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 27
Value 75
Affordability 47
Selectivity

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Miami University-Hamilton.

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Miami University-Hamilton isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $11,286 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price
$11,286
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
30%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
32%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)
$7,491
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)
$19,407
Room & Board (off-campus)
$9,590
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$4,494
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,352

Application fee: $35 (one-time, due at submission)


Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

  • Under $30,000
    $7,760
  • $30,001 – $48,000
    $8,737
  • $48,001 – $75,000
    $11,171
  • $75,001 – $110,000
    $13,775
  • Over $110,000
    $14,425

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$3,500
10% percentile
$6,000
25% percentile
$23,000
Median percentile
$27,000
75% percentile
$33,000
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $16,000 ↓ $7,000
No Pell $16,000 ↓ $7,000
Dependent students $16,032 ↓ $6,968
Independent students $14,834 ↓ $8,166
Female students $17,000 ↓ $6,000
Male students $15,000 ↓ $8,000
Pell recipients: 16.9% (3,879 students)No Pell: 16.9% (3,879 students)Dependent students: 16.9% (3,887 students)Independent students: 15.6% (3,596 students)Female students: 17.9% (4,122 students)Male students: 15.8% (3,637 students)Overall Median$23,000
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $7,500, less than completers ($23,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

57% of full-time students who enrolled at Miami University-Hamilton graduate within six years, and 53% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate
57%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
53%
Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Miami University-Hamilton earn a median of $55,076 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$55,076
Earning > $25K
79%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$49,000$51,000$52,000$54,000$56,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$48,500

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$64,100

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$41,500

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$51,400

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$61,800

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $15,600, about 24% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt 13.9 pts across 6 years
73.4%1yr77.4%3yr81.6%5yr87.3%7yr
What this signals: Excellent. 87% of graduates were paying down at least $1 of principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Miami University-Hamilton is home to 2,043 students, a mid-sized community.

Total Enrolled
2,043
Part-Time
20%
First-Generation
23%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
White 66.8% 1,365
Black 9.6% 197
Hispanic 7.6% 155
Asian 4.9% 100
Other 4.9% 99
International 4.5% 92
White: 66.8% (1,365 students)Black: 9.6% (197 students)Hispanic: 7.6% (155 students)Asian: 4.9% (100 students)Other: 4.9% (99 students)International: 4.5% (92 students)Total2,043

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Miami University-Hamilton. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Large Suburb Hamilton, Ohio
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
16% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Semester scheduling structure
Designation
Branch campus

What You Can Study

Miami University-Hamilton offers a varied set of programs: 26 distinct programs across 14 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

6 Programs
2 Programs
1 Program
2 Programs
1 Program
2 Programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Miami University-Hamilton is 13:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty
13:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Instruction / Student
$8,366
Annual instructional spending per enrolled student
Avg Faculty Salary
$73,491
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

111 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Full Professors 12 11% $107,436
Associate Professors 36 32% $84,284
Assistant Professors 25 23% $70,824
Instructors 15 14% $44,714
Lecturers 23 21% $60,553

Pros & Cons of Miami University-Hamilton

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Miami University-Hamilton tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS
  • Below-average net price
  • Reasonable class sizes
  • Solid post-graduation earnings
CONS
  • First-year retention is below typical

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami University-Hamilton

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Miami University-Hamilton.

How much does Miami University-Hamilton cost?
The average net price after aid at Miami University-Hamilton is $11,286 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is Miami University-Hamilton worth it?
Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $55,076 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $11,286 per year. That's roughly 4.9x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
What is Miami University-Hamilton known for?
Miami University-Hamilton is best known for its programs in Nursing, Entrepreneurship, Liberal Arts. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
What do Miami University-Hamilton graduates earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entering Miami University-Hamilton are $55,076, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.
Is Miami University-Hamilton accredited?
Yes. Miami University-Hamilton is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Miami University-Hamilton?
Miami University-Hamilton enrolls 2,043 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.
What is the graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton?
Miami University-Hamilton graduates 57% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
Is Miami University-Hamilton a public or private college?
Miami University-Hamilton is a Public institution.
Where is Miami University-Hamilton located?
Miami University-Hamilton is located in Hamilton, Ohio.
What programs does Miami University-Hamilton offer?
Miami University-Hamilton offers 26 distinct programs. The most popular include Nursing, Entrepreneurship, Liberal Arts.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Miami University-Hamilton?
The student-to-faculty ratio at Miami University-Hamilton is 13:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

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