Miami University-Oxford's published cost of attendance is $38,757. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,015, families in the lower-middle band pay around $18,193, middle-income families pay about $23,806, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $29,048, and higher-income families pay roughly $31,431.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $38,757 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,221 |
| Room and Board | $16,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,373 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,384 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,015 |
| $30–48k | $18,193 |
| $48–75k | $23,806 |
| $75–110k | $29,048 |
| $110k+ | $31,431 |
Miami University-Oxford's published cost of attendance is $38,757. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,015, families in the lower-middle band pay around $18,193, middle-income families pay about $23,806, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $29,048, and higher-income families pay roughly $31,431. Azimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #1137 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public research university, Miami University-Oxford benefits from state appropriations that help keep net prices moderate relative to private institutions. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most first-year students receive some form of financial aid, and need-based aid covers a meaningful portion of cost for qualifying families. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,512; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,785, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Miami University-Oxford earn median 4-year earnings of $70,785, placing Miami University-Oxford in the 73.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Miami University-Oxford in the 56.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #255 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect a strong earnings trajectory that positions Miami University-Oxford as a reliable choice for students seeking solid long-term financial returns from a public research university. Business is the dominant program family at Miami University-Oxford, representing 23% of degrees and anchoring the institution's earnings profile. Finance is the largest program with 348 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $110,406, performing at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 273 students with median 4-year earnings of $58,255, and Kinesiology delivers median 4-year earnings of $70,919 across 260 graduates. Together, these programs represent the core of Miami University-Oxford's economic output, with consistent earnings performance across the business and applied-professional fields that dominate the institution's degree portfolio.
