Miami description
5/6/15
General profile (499 words)
Miami University, an original Public Ivy, provides a rigorous academic experience in
the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio. Founded in 1809, the university is
located in the Miami Valley region of Ohio and is proud of the ties it maintains with
the Miami Tribe, now located in Oklahoma. Here, the best, brightest, and
intellectually curious students prepare for success as they are given the
opportunities of a large research university while experiencing the personalized
teaching, attention, and sense of community found in the nation’s best small, liberal
arts colleges.
A public university, Miami offers a wide range of academic programs. The bachelor's
degree is offered in more than 120 areas of study, the master's degree in more than
60; doctoral programs are also available in 12 disciplines.
Dedicated to fostering an environment of engaged learning for more than 200 years,
Miami faculty guide undergraduate students in conducting significant research,
facilitating projects with real-world clients, and developing the leadership skills top
employers seek most. As a result, for five consecutive years Miami has received top
ranking among public institutions on U.S. News and World Report's list of "schools
with an unusually strong commitment to undergrads." On the 2015 list, Miami
ranked second overall, just behind Princeton and tied with William and Mary.
With a long-standing commitment to global learning, complete with a European
center in Luxembourg, Miami University is currently ranked second nationwide
among public doctoral institutions for its percentage of undergraduate students
studying abroad. With opportunities in more than 90 locations around the world,
Miami students and faculty understand the value of gaining a global perspective and
seize the many opportunities to further develop cultural competencies.
While providing students with a transformative and unforgettable collegiate
experience, Miami is also uniquely dedicated to student success – including timely
degree completion and career preparation. Miami’s four-year graduation rate is 13th
best among public universities in the U.S. and students are accepted into medical
and law schools at rates far above the national averages. Additionally, nearly twice
as many employers recruit at Miami as at comparable universities and more than
four times as many on-campus interviews are conducted than at peer institutions.
As a result, Miami is regularly cited by national publications as a best value in higher
education. This recognition as having a high return on tuition investment is
supported by surveys and national data that indicate that 97.6 percent of Miami
students who graduated August 2013-May 2014 were employed or continuing their
education by fall 2014.
The Oxford campus encompasses more than 2,000 acres and, with its distinctive
modified Georgian architecture, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful
campuses in America. Over the last several years, this beauty has been maintained
while Miami constructed and renovated several new academic buildings, residence
and dining halls, as well as its student-managed Armstrong Student Center.
Enrollment is approximately 15,800 undergraduates and 2,600 graduate students;
an additional 5,600 students are enrolled at Miami's regional locations in Hamilton,
Middletown, and West Chester, Ohio.
Profile (100 words)
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, founded in 1809, consistently ranks among the top
public universities in the nation, cited for the quality of academic programs and
undergraduate teaching, for experiences that lead to student success, and as a “Best
Value” among national colleges. All undergraduate students benefit from a wellrounded liberal arts foundation, developing life-long skills for any career. More than
45 percent of students study abroad; two-thirds participate in internships or field
work. Undergraduate students participate with faculty and graduate students in
significant research and scholarship activities. Retention and graduation rates are
among the highest of NCAA Division I schools.
Backgrounder (74 words)
Founded in 1809, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is a nationally ranked public
university focused on student success through undergraduate teaching and
mentoring with opportunities for research, leadership, study abroad, and
internships. Miami has an enrollment of approximately 15,800 undergraduate
students and 2,600 graduate students on the Oxford campus. An additional 5,600
students are enrolled at Miami’s regional facilities in Hamilton, Middletown, and
West Chester, Ohio. Miami also has a European campus in Luxembourg.
Marketing Statement (43 words)
Miami University provides a rigorous academic experience in the quintessential
collegiate setting of Oxford, Ohio. Here, students prepare for success with the
opportunities of a large university while experiencing the personalized teaching,
attention, and sense of community found in the best small colleges.