Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Miami University-Hamilton
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$19K
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Room
—
+
Books
$1,250
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Sticker Price
$15,352
$19K+—+$1,250=$15,352
Your Family Income
Sticker
$15,352
−
Your Aid
$4,181
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Net Price
$11,171
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Miami University-Hamilton Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$15,352
Tuition and Fees
$19,407
Books and Supplies
$1,250
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$4,066
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$11,286
Miami University-Hamilton Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$7,760
$30–48k
$8,737
$48–75k
$11,171
$75–110k
$13,775
$110k+
$14,425
Understanding Your Aid Package
Miami University-Hamilton has a sticker price of $15,352 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $15,352/year
Average aid: $4,066 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$11,171/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$7,760/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$23,000
Range (25th–75th)$6,000 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$34,512
Debt Manageability
0.33x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,076
Earnings Growth
+11%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$4,017
73th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$34,102
25th %ile
$84,230
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Miami University-Hamilton Cost & Financial Aid
Miami University-Hamilton's published tuition is $15,352 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $11,171—a difference of $4,181.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $7,760 at Miami University-Hamilton. 30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Miami University-Hamilton offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Miami graduates is $23,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $244 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $14,425 at Miami—still $927 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
