Push the boundaries of learning
With encouragement and guidance from academic and career advisors, Miami students combine our 200+ majors and minors with research, honors experiences, study abroad, and internships to achieve their individual goals.
Dream school status. Real-world ROI.
A respected degree with lifelong returns.
In his new book, “Dream School,” Jeffrey Selingo paints a roadmap for families to find colleges that are both excellent and accessible. We’re honored (but not surprised) that Miami University is included. Our students enjoy strong job prospects, multiple experiential learning opportunities, and a sense of belonging — a formula for Miami to achieve dream school status while you achieve your dreams.
Prepare for an amazing future
Get an exceptional value
As the nation’s No. 12 public university for 4-year graduation rate, and with a 98.2% post-graduation success rate, Miami provides you and your family an investment you can count on. In fact, the estimated lifetime value of graduating from Miami in four years and starting your career one year earlier than your peers is $200,000+.
Enjoy an active life on and off campus
Whether you’re cheering on the RedHawks at athletic events, traveling the world as you study abroad, or exploring Miami’s vibrant arts and culture scene, you’ll make lifelong friends and share lasting memories.
All-Access to Division 1 Sports
Miami students have full access to Miami’s Division I athletic events - and for students, tickets are free! Miami athletes treat RedHawk fans to spirited rivalries and championship seasons in 19 intercollegiate sports, from ice hockey and figure skating to football and softball. You’ll be close to the action - well within t-shirt launcher range.
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An investment you can count on
No. 12
Four-year Graduation Rate Among U.S. Public Universities
No. 6
Public university in the U.S. for long-term career success
LinkedIn Best Colleges 2025
No. 10
Best Public Schools for Internships
The Princeton Review, 2025
No. 6
Best Honors College in the U.S.
College Transitions, 2024
Tyreke Farquharson ’26
Major: Diplomacy and Global Politics
Minor: Spanish
My dream job is to be the U.S. ambassador to Jamaica, working for the State Department. I’ve been a political intern, and I have a fellowship with an organization doing political work. I think that politics is one way that I can impact the lives of others. My goal is to advocate for as many people as possible.
Kirsten Osteboe ’26
Major: Diplomacy and Global Politics
What leadership means to me is having the honor and responsibility of representing something bigger than yourself. Oftentimes, as a leader, you have the opportunity to sit at tables that most students don’t have seats at, and that means making sure and ensuring that you’re representing them but also putting your own personal views aside to really represent the consensus of the student body, the concerns of the student body.
Sharon R. Bannister ’88
Major: Chemistry
Former U.S. Air Force Major General
I wanted to be a leader who would recognize pictures of my Airmen’s families 20 years down the line. I knew then that I wanted a career that encompassed my foundational values — and Miami’s virtues of Love and Honor. I knew I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself.
Jackson Yeager ’24, ’26
Majors: Kinesiology, Nutrition
(and currently pursuing his M.S. in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami)
Miami has helped me grow as a leader by offering me a multitude of opportunities to mentor the undergrads. As an undergrad, I got to spend a lot of time with my faculty mentors and the graduate assistants that were helping me along the way. And now that I’ve stepped into those shoes, it’s amazing to watch the undergrads grasp the content that you're teaching them and just move forward in the lab. It’s amazing to see their eyes light up when they figure something out.
Matthew Fitzwater ’98
Majors: History, Political Science
Group chief compliance officer, Barclays
What has always been to my benefit is my judgment. And I think the way that gets honed is I do a lot of listening. You go and you seek out that counsel and advice. And that requires a certain level of humility to be able to admit that maybe others in a better position to advise or understand issues than you. It doesn’t make you necessarily [the] expert at all of the issues that come to you. It’s a very important and sacred trust. So, one way to exercise that is trust the people around you and listen to their viewpoints.
Marissa McClurg ’26
Major: Human Capital Management and Leadership
It’s important to have connections with your professors because they will give you that understanding of what your future could be. They can truly help you excel with that. At Miami, they’re very easy to meet. They always have office hours — you just pop in and say ‘hi.’ And it’s great to get to know them on a personal level, too.
Lily Sawyer ’27
Major: Psychology
Co-major: Premedical and Pre-Health Studies
Miami has been active in shaping my role and becoming a leader through my classroom experiences and organizations I’m a part of on campus. I have been able to develop my skills in teamwork, perseverance, and learning how to collaborate with others.
