Published cost of attendance is $38,757. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,015, middle-income families pay around $23,806, higher-income families pay approximately $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 |
Published cost of attendance is $38,757. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,015, middle-income families pay around $23,806, higher-income families pay approximately $31,431. Azimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #1137 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 20.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,512. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,785, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
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.
