Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, often recognized as a "Public Ivy," is best known for its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, historic red-brick campus, and classic college-town atmosphere. Academics are spearheaded by the nationally ranked Farmer School of Business, alongside highly regarded programs in education, engineering, and the liberal arts. Student life is steeped in tradition and highly engaged, featuring a prominent Greek system, passionate support for RedHawk athletics—especially hockey—and a lively Uptown district just steps from campus. Distinctively, Miami combines the scale of a major university with a liberal arts feel, boasting exceptionally high rates of undergraduate research participation and study abroad engagement.
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Miami University-Oxford accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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