Very strong internship culture, especially in business. 90%+ of business students complete internships. Extensive corporate partnerships with P&G, Kroger, Fifth Third Bank, and Cincinnati-based Fortune 500 companies. Career fairs attract 200+ employers annually.

Lower-level classes: 30-50 students; Upper-level classes: 15-25 students; Farmer School of Business maintains smaller class sizes with average of 28 students

Mixed approach with emphasis on applied learning. Farmer School of Business uses experiential learning model with real client projects, case competitions, and internship integration. Liberal arts foundation emphasizes discussion-based learning.

Comprehensive support including Rinella Learning Center, writing center, STEM tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic coaching, and disability services. Business school has dedicated advising team. Generally accessible professors with regular office hours.

94% career outcomes rate (employed or in graduate school within 6 months). Business school reports 96% placement rate with average starting salary of $60,000+.

• No specific pre-law major but strong advising program. Political Science department provides good preparation. 85%+ law school acceptance rate for qualified students.
• Farmer School of Business is ranked #45 among undergraduate business programs (U.S. News 2024). Marketing program is particularly strong, ranked in top 20 nationally. Known as a 'Public Ivy' for business education.
• Marketing department is highly regarded, ranked #16 nationally. Strong emphasis on experiential learning and corporate partnerships.
• Solid program with research opportunities. Not nationally ranked but well-regarded regionally with good graduate school placement.
• Kinesiology and Health program offers pre-PT track. Strong science foundation with good DPT program acceptance rates. Direct pathway to graduate programs available.

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Significant presence: approximately 40% of students involved in Greek life (among highest in Ohio). Strong influence on social scene but not exclusive. Mix of social fraternities/sororities and professional organizations. Greek housing prominent on campus.

Very active and social campus. Known for work-hard/play-hard culture. Uptown Oxford bar scene is central to social life for upperclassmen. Campus programming, Greek events, and student organizations provide diverse options. Can feel homogeneous - predominantly white, upper-middle-class student body.

Very high school spirit. Division I Mid-American Conference athletics. Hockey is particularly popular (NCAA Division I). Strong traditions include 'Miami Mergers' (campus couples), Seal traditions, Homecoming. Football and hockey games well-attended. Described as having 'preppy' campus culture with high engagement.

90% freshman retention rate

81% six-year graduation rate

Active campus on weekends. Approximately 75% of students live on or near campus. Uptown Oxford area has active bar/restaurant scene popular with students. Greek life and campus programming keep campus vibrant. Not a commuter school - residential campus culture.

Moderate to moderate-conservative. Less politically active than many campuses. Generally apathetic to political activism. Mix of viewpoints but leans slightly right of center compared to typical college campuses. Focus more on professional development than political engagement.

Small college town (Oxford, OH population ~22,000). Classic college town atmosphere but rural/suburban setting. Campus is walkable and self-contained. 35 miles north of Cincinnati.

Approximately 178 sunny days per year (below national average of 205). Four distinct seasons. Winters can be cold and gray (Ohio climate). Fall is beautiful with foliage. Spring and early fall are most pleasant.

Good nature access despite rural location. Hueston Woods State Park adjacent to campus (3,596 acres) with hiking, lake activities, and trails. Campus itself has 2,000+ acres with natural areas. Miami University Natural Areas include 1,000+ acres of forests and prairies. Limited mountainous terrain but good for flat hiking and biking.

Limited public transportation. Campus is walkable. Butler County Regional Transit Authority provides limited service. Most students have cars by sophomore/junior year. Uber/Lyft available but limited. Shuttle services to Cincinnati and airport during breaks.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) - approximately 40 miles/45 minutes away. Dayton International Airport (DAY) - approximately 45 miles/50 minutes away.

Oxford is quintessential small college town. Uptown Oxford has restaurants, bars, shops catering to students. Very limited beyond campus/Uptown. Cincinnati (35 miles) offers urban amenities, professional sports, cultural activities, internships. Town-gown relationship generally positive but town is quiet/small.

Miami University has the Miami RedHawks Dance Team, which performs at basketball games and other athletic events. The team is competitive and holds tryouts annually (typically in spring). Walk-on opportunities available through open tryouts. Team competes at UDA College Nationals. Also has a competitive club dance team and multiple student dance organizations including Miami University Dance Ensemble and various cultural dance groups.

Excellent recreation facilities. Recreational Sports Center includes fitness center, pools, climbing wall, courts. Yager Stadium and Millett Hall for athletics. Hueston Woods offers outdoor recreation. Intramural sports very popular with 30+ sport options and high participation rates. Club sports available including competitive dance, rugby, lacrosse.

Above average dining. Multiple dining halls with varying quality. Western Dining Commons and Harris Dining Commons are most popular. MacCracken Market offers grab-and-go. Uptown Oxford has numerous restaurants. Meal plan required for freshmen. Generally positive reviews but typical dining hall complaints. Recent renovations have improved options.

Exceptionally beautiful campus - consistently ranked among most beautiful college campuses in America. Georgian architecture with red brick buildings, white columns, and ivy. Well-manicured lawns and mature trees. Upham Arch is iconic landmark. Campus layout is cohesive and picturesque. Fall foliage particularly stunning.

Good to very good housing. Freshmen live in residential communities on main campus. Housing guaranteed for freshmen and sophomores. Range from traditional dorms to suite-style. Newer residence halls (like North Quad) are high quality. Juniors/seniors often move to off-campus apartments in Oxford. Overall well-maintained facilities.

Athletics Department: (513) 529-4327. Specific dance team contact through Spirit Squad coordinator. Email inquiries can be sent to spirit@miamioh.edu or through the Athletics website contact form.