Miami University - Hamilton
About
Miami University-Hamilton is a regional campus of Miami University located in Hamilton, Ohio. The institution serves over 20,000 undergraduates and more than 2,000 graduate students across various degree programs, with a notable focus on experiential learning and workforce preparation. Miami University was established in 1809 and is recognized as a public research university.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 8.7-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 3,459 borrowers who entered repayment, 28 (0.8%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Miami University-Hamilton
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus2
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Miami University-Hamilton vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Miami University-Hamilton selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectMiami University-Hamilton | 25% | — | 2,480 | $11,286 | Baccalaureate |
| — | — | 2,097 | $17,480 | Community College | |
| 1% | — | 1,739 | $12,205 | Baccalaureate | |
| 0% | — | 1,196 | $13,392 | Baccalaureate | |
| 1% | — | 2,204 | $12,044 | Baccalaureate | |
| 2% | — | 1,633 | $13,799 | Baccalaureate | |
| 1% | — | 3,569 | $10,897 | Baccalaureate | |
| 2% | — | 2,148 | $11,135 | Baccalaureate | |
| 4% | — | 2,099 | $12,542 | Baccalaureate | |
| 14% | — | 723 | $12,940 | Baccalaureate | |
| 6% | — | 849 | $16,197 | Baccalaureate | |
| 11% | — | 849 | $11,488 | Baccalaureate | |
| 3% | — | 2,544 | $14,767 | Baccalaureate | |
| 12% | — | 2,170 | $5,755 | Community College | |
| 20% | — | 1,235 | $3,925 | Community College | |
| 11% | — | 2,127 | $5,650 | Community College | |
| 16% | — | 1,716 | $5,993 | Community College | |
| 20% | — | 2,009 | $5,746 | Community College | |
| — | 89.9% | 1,411 | $6,032 | Community College | |
| — | — | 7,787 | $16,508 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 9,479 | $13,803 | Baccalaureate | |
| 35% | 99.8% | 1,356 | $11,081 | Baccalaureate | |
| Peer group median | 9% | 94.9% | 2,053 | $11,766 |
Institutions like Miami University-Hamilton
Explore the federal data for institutions in Miami University-Hamilton's comparison group.
- Community CollegeOhio
Bowling Green State University-Firelands
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment2,097Net price$17,480View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Ashtabula
Grad rate1%Admit rate—Enrollment1,739Net price$12,205View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at East Liverpool
Grad rate0%Admit rate—Enrollment1,196Net price$13,392View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Geauga
Grad rate1%Admit rate—Enrollment2,204Net price$12,044View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Salem
Grad rate2%Admit rate—Enrollment1,633Net price$13,799View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Stark
Grad rate1%Admit rate—Enrollment3,569Net price$10,897View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Trumbull
Grad rate2%Admit rate—Enrollment2,148Net price$11,135View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Grad rate4%Admit rate—Enrollment2,099Net price$12,542View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Ohio State University-Lima Campus
Grad rate14%Admit rate—Enrollment723Net price$12,940View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Grad rate6%Admit rate—Enrollment849Net price$16,197View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
Grad rate11%Admit rate—Enrollment849Net price$11,488View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
Grad rate3%Admit rate—Enrollment2,544Net price$14,767View data - Community CollegeOhio
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Grad rate12%Admit rate—Enrollment2,170Net price$5,755View data - Community CollegeOhio
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Grad rate20%Admit rate—Enrollment1,235Net price$3,925View data - Community CollegeOhio
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Grad rate11%Admit rate—Enrollment2,127Net price$5,650View data - Community CollegeOhio
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Grad rate16%Admit rate—Enrollment1,716Net price$5,993View data - Community CollegeOhio
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Grad rate20%Admit rate—Enrollment2,009Net price$5,746View data - Community CollegeOhio
University of Akron Wayne College
Grad rate—Admit rate89.9%Enrollment1,411Net price$6,032View data - BaccalaureateOhio
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment7,787Net price$16,508View data - BaccalaureateOhio
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment9,479Net price$13,803View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Wright State University-Lake Campus
Grad rate35%Admit rate99.8%Enrollment1,356Net price$11,081View data
Campus network
Miami University-Hamilton is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
Miami University-Hamilton Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Strategic Analytics and Institutional Research (STAIR) supports the university's planning and decision-making processes through the analysis and dissemination of information about students, faculty/staff, and finances as well as through the administration and analysis of institutional surveys and research projects.
Visit IR office page- Vice President for Strategic Analytics and Institutional ResearchVice President for Strategic Analytics and Institutional Research
- Institutional Research DirectorDirector, Institutional Research
Common Data Set
Miami University-Hamilton's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionData Definitions - Miami University-HamiltonThe Miami University-Hamilton's IT Services department highlights their transition from an Oracle APEX-based data dictionary to the Data Cookbook application, part of their business intelligence efforts. The Data Cookbook serves as a consolidated platform for storing and managing business and technical data definitions, offering features such as tracking of calculated and custom fields, and documenting data lineage. The transition ensures continued adherence to best practices for data management in higher education institutions.miamioh.edu
- Data dictionaryData CookbookThe Data Cookbook is a data dictionary maintained by the Business Intelligence Team and their institutional partners at Miami University. Initially developed in the Oracle APEX framework and migrated to the Data Cookbook application by IData due to changes in Oracle licensing, it provides a centralized repository for nearly 300 business and technical data definitions. The platform enables tracking of custom field definitions, lineage documentation, and it supports workflow-assisted definition development for enhanced insight and visibility.miamioh.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookMiami University Fact BookThe Miami University Fact Book provides an overview of institutional data, including various enrollment metrics, socioeconomic status, admissions, retention, and graduation data. It is published by the Office of Strategic Analytics and Institutional Research and is based on fall term official data.miamioh.edu
- Strategic planMiamiTHRIVE Strategic Plan2023The MiamiTHRIVE Strategic Plan is an initiative by Miami University to adapt to the evolving higher education landscape and enhance its missions in teaching, research, and service. Launched in 2023, this strategic planning effort aims to generate transformative opportunities that elevate student experiences and operational efficiency. The plan involves a phased approach, culminating in implementation by 2025, and focuses on maximizing the university's strengths and potential in the face of future challenges.miamioh.edu
Grants & funding (1)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
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