
Admission and Financial Aid
Miami University Regionals will provide a college education that fits your lifestyle so you can earn a life-changing degree. With our open admission policy, merit-based scholarships and need-based scholarships, and one of the lowest tuitions in the area, Miami’s campuses and online degree programs provide an environment for diverse learners to achieve their educational and career goals.

If you are a high school graduate or earned a GED and have never attended community college or another university, you are a First-Time College Student. Note: This does not include any college courses taken while in high school.
Admission Checklist

You are a College Credit Plus (CCP) student if you wish to earn college credit while you are still in high school.


Veteran and military students pay no application fee and are provided priority registration, payment considerations, and VA education benefits enrollment support for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), the Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30 or 1606), Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31), Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35), or Reserve Educational Assistance (Chapter 1607). We recognize your service and experience and have created a veteran-friendly culture to support you through the enrollment process and throughout your education at Miami University. You will have access to veteran support services at the Veteran Centers on the Hamilton and Middletown campuses.


If you’re interested in pursuing one of Miami Regionals fully online degrees, courses, or certificate programs, you will need to follow the steps for an online student.
Admission Checklist

If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and wish to enroll at Miami Regionals as an undergraduate student, then you’re an international student. Those who have a non-immigrant visa status (if already in the U.S.) or those who are seeking to enter the U.S. as F-1 and J-1 students or in any other non-immigrant status should follow the links below.
Admission Checklist

If you are currently enrolled in another institution but want to take some courses at Miami University Regionals, then you are a visiting/transient student. You are an Unclassified Student if you are not attending college elsewhere and are not seeking a degree at Miami University's locations.
Together, We Will Transform Tomorrow
Miami University Regionals offers high-quality academic programs, essential student resources, and enriching outside the classroom experiences to help you transform tomorrow.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Miami University Regionals tuition is one of the lowest among public and private Ohio universities. Scholarships, Work+, and more can help you in funding your college journey.

Merit Scholarships
The data in the table below is based on full time, undergraduate, Ohio Resident tuition rates as of 2024-2025. Please refer to Miami University Regionals tuition and fees page for tuition rates. Students entering Miami’s Regional campus merit awards as of Fall 2025, are based on the tuition promise rates for the 2026 cohort.
Test Score Range | HS GPA (4.00 scale) | 1st Year Scholarship Award Range | Maximum 4 Year Total |
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22+ | 3.25-3.49 | Up to $1500 | $4500 |
22+ | 3.50-3.74 | Up to $2000 | $5000 |
22+ | 3.75-4.0+ | Up to $2500 | $5500 |
As a Miami Regionals merit scholarship recipient, $1,000 per academic year may be renewable based on maintained merit as a full-time continuing student (3.0 GPA).
Deadlines
Admission decisions will be based on the official testing and high school transcript information submitted to Miami University Regionals at the time of application. Completed Admission applications received by February 1, 2025 will be considered for merit scholarship awards. Complete Admission application includes: Admission application, high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores.
A deadline of May 1, 2025 applies for applicants originally applying to the Oxford Campus, but who request their application be transitioned to Miami Regionals. The Oxford campus admission decision will not impact Miami Regionals admission or scholarship consideration. All Admission documents must be on file with the university by the Feb 1 deadline for consideration.
Policies
Merit scholarships will apply to the academic year in which the student has applied for Admission. If a student delays their enrollment from the initial application scholarship awards are not guaranteed.
As a merit recipient, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and Full time enrollment (minimum 12 credits per semester) as an undergraduate student.
If a student is awarded a scholarship for the regional campuses then relocates to the Oxford campus, the student will no longer be eligible for the regional campus scholarship(s).
Miami Regionals Application Deadlines
Pay attention to dates and deadlines to ensure you stay on track.
- Jan. 5 - Spring Application Deadline
- Aug. 1 - Fall Application Deadline
- Dec. 1 - Nursing Program Application Deadline for Current Miami Students; Rolling Admission for New to Miami Students

Alumni Spotlights

Kendall Robinson ‘24
Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Jacob Schulte ‘22
Major: Small Business Management

Estefani Barrera Galan ‘23
Major: Psychological Science

Explore the Early College Academy
The Early College Academy will open doors for high school students within their region. Utilizing Ohio’s statewide College Credit Plus program, students can earn a Miami University Associate in Arts in General Studies degree at no cost.

Discover the Work+ Program
Earn an associate or bachelor’s degree while working 24 hours with one of our Work+ partner employers who will pay your college tuition and a salary. With Work+, it’s possible for you to graduate with a degree debt free.
Find Miami Regionals Resources
Find the resources you need to learn more about and apply to Miami Regionals.
Parents and Families
High School and Transfer College Partners
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- Cincinnati Children’s
- City of Middletown
- FC Cincinnati
- Fitton Center for Creative Arta
- Great Miami Valley YMCA
- Hamilton City Urban Forestry
- Kettering Health
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Northwestern Mutual
- Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources
- Premier Health
- The Cincinnati Insurance Companies

Hamilton Campus
Harry T. Wilks Conference Center1601 University Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45011 MURAdmission@MiamiOH.edu 513-785-3111
Middletown Campus
Johnston Hall 1144200 North University Blvd.
Middletown, OH 45042 MURAdmission@MiamiOH.edu 513-785-3111