Miami University-Oxford Acceptance Rate
Oxford, Ohio · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 34,498
- Admitted
- 28,319
- Yield
- 13.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Miami University-Oxford's acceptance rate has risen from 65.8% in 2014–15 to 82.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 25,301 to 34,498 (+36%) over that period.
Its 82.1% rate makes Miami University-Oxford more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
Miami University-Oxford has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 13.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 25,301 | 16,657 | 65.8% | 3,644 |
| 2015–16 | 27,454 | 17,980 | 65.5% | 3,811 |
| 2016–17 | 29,771 | 19,463 | 65.4% | 3,799 |
| 2017–18 | 30,255 | 20,635 | 68.2% | 3,822 |
| 2018–19 | 30,126 | 22,459 | 74.6% | 3,936 |
| 2019–20 | 28,920 | 23,248 | 80.4% | 4,309 |
| 2020–21 | 26,844 | 24,684 | 92% | 3,824 |
| 2021–22 | 29,990 | 26,571 | 88.6% | 4,519 |
| 2022–23 | 30,367 | 26,699 | 87.9% | 4,035 |
| 2023–24 | 34,498 | 28,319 | 82.1% | 3,937 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 18,845 | 15,619 | 82.9% |
| Men | 15,653 | 12,700 | 81.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–690 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 600–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 29% |
How Miami University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Miami University-Oxford's acceptance rate?
Miami University-Oxford's acceptance rate is 82.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (28,319 admitted of 34,498 applicants).
Is Miami University-Oxford test optional?
Miami University-Oxford is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Miami University-Oxford?
Miami University-Oxford received 34,498 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 28,319.
What SAT score do you need for Miami University-Oxford?
Admitted students at Miami University-Oxford typically scored 610–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Miami University-Oxford getting harder to get into?
Miami University-Oxford has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.8% in 2014–15 to 82.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: miamioh.edu/.