Miami University, established in 1809, is consistently ranked a best value public university with a four-year graduation rate that ranks No. 12 among all public universities and a post-graduation success rate of over 99%. As an original Public Ivy, Miami provides an Ivy League-quality education at a public school price. Miami is a place where ambitious students find their purpose and prepare for a lifetime of success.
Mission Statement
Miami University is a student-centered, public university, guided by the principles of Love and Honor. Leading with integrity, compassion, and respect, we pursue growth and excellence in a transformative learning environment. We embrace a holistic and personalized approach to education, infused with the humanities and liberal arts, to empower lifelong learners who use leadership, creativity, and innovation to shape the future. Our teacher-scholars and highly engaged staff inspire curiosity, intellectual depth, and career preparation across our communities through instruction, research, scholarship, experiential learning, co-curricular experiences, and civic engagement. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community where each individual is valued, respected, and appreciated. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni develop the skills and knowledge to lead with confidence and courage and to provide solutions for local and global challenges now and in the future.
We're Known for Great Experiences
- 16:1 Student-faculty ratio
- Top 25 In the U.S. for the number of students who study abroad
Open Doors, 2023 - 2,800+ Undergrads work with professors on funded research each year
We're Known for Success
- 12th Among national public universities for 4-year graduation rate
U.S. News & World Report, 2022 - 90% First-to-second year retention
Miami University Data, Fall 2022 - 99% Of 2023 Graduates Were Employed or Continuing Their Education
Miami University Data
Miami University has again been named a top 50 public school among national universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Miami is No. 48 in public schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings. The university is No. 105 among all national universities, public and private, and earned spots on multiple Best Colleges lists.
In undergraduate teaching, Miami remains near the top. The university is tied for fifth with Arizona State University among public schools in Best Undergraduate Teaching and is 18th overall in this category, tied with Arizona State and Harvard University.
“Miami is dedicated to preparing our students for success beyond college,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “Our faculty and staff create experiences in and out of the classroom that prepare students to thrive in a global society. To be recognized as one of the top 50 public universities in the nation reflects our commitment to student success and academic excellence.”
In addition, Miami is considered one of the “Most Trusted Universities” in a special report by Morning Consult’s Most Trusted Brands 2022 and is the top-ranked institution in Ohio on the list (and 60th overall).
In other U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges categories, Miami is:
- No. 2 among public national universities (excluding military institutions) in Best Undergraduate Engineering – No Doctorate (No. 35 overall)
- No. 9 in Learning Communities
- No. 46 among public schools in Best Colleges for Veterans (No. 67 overall)
- No. 47 among public schools in Best Undergraduate Business (No. 73 overall)
U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on several points of data as well as reputation. The “Most Trusted Universities” report took the top 135 doctoral research universities featured in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best National University Rankings and conducted surveys to sort the universities by net trust.
“From involving both undergraduate and graduate students in significant research to guiding their work with real-world clients, our faculty are ensuring that our students graduate with all the skills they need to be successful professionals and global citizens,” said Elizabeth Mullenix, interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
Miami University has again been named a top 50 public school among national universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Miami is No. 48 in public schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings. The university is No. 105 among all national universities, public and private, and earned spots on multiple Best Colleges lists.
Miami University has again been named a top 50 public school among national universities by U.S. News & World Report in their 2022-2023 Best Colleges Rankings.
