2013-2014 Fact Book
Introduction
Accreditation
Miami University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Miami's most recent comprehensive accreditation review was in 2015, and it resulted in a continuation of our accreditation for ten years, through 2025. The University also had a year-four assurance review in 2019.
Visit Miami University Accreditation to learn more.
The College of Arts and Science
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| Chemistry | 1941 | 2008 | American Chemical Society |
| Chemistry (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| Clinical Psychology (Doctoral Program) | 1972 | 2006 | American Psychological Association |
| Earth Sciences (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| English (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) | |
| Mathematics (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Association of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) | |
| Physical Sciences (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| Speech Pathology and Audiology | 1983 | 2008 | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
This includes programs associated with the College of Arts and Science but housed in other divisions.
The College of Creative Arts
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (Master's) | 1978-79 | 2009 | National Architecture Accrediting Board |
| Art Education | 2012 | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | |
| Interior Design | 2002 | 2009 | Council for Interior Design Accreditation |
| Music, Music Education, & Music Performance | 2013 | National Association of Schools of Music | |
| Music Education (licensure) | 2013 | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) | |
| Theatre | 2010 |
National Association of Schools of Theatre |
This includes programs associated with the College of Creative Arts but housed in other divisions.
The College of Education, Health, and Society
College of Education, Health, and Society
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) | 1954 | 2009 | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
Educational Leadership
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 2014 | Educational Leadership Constituencies Council (ELCC) | |
| Superintendent | 2014 (dormant until 2014) | Educational Leadership Constituencies Council (ELCC) |
Educational Psychology
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Intervention Specialist: Mild-Moderate | 2014 | Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) | |
| Intervention Specialist: Mild-Moderate (graduate level) | 2014 | Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) | |
| Intervention Specialist: Mild-Moderate (undergraduate level) | 2014 | Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) | |
| School Psychology | 2014 | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) | |
| Special Education: Mild-Moderate Online Hybrid | 2014 | Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) |
Family Studies and Social Work
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 2014 | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) |
Kinesiology and Health
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training | 1988 | 2012 | Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education |
| Nutrition | 2004 | 2014 | Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education |
| Physical Education | 1954 | 2009 | National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE) |
Teacher Education
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent and Young Adult AYA Integrated Language Arts (MAT with licensure) | 2013 | National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) | |
| Adolescent and Young Adult AYA Integrated Language Arts (undergraduate level) | 2013 | National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) | |
| Adolescent and Young Adult AYA Integrated Mathematics (MAT with licensure) | 2014 | National Association of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) | |
| Adolescent and Young Adult AYA Integrated Mathematics (undergraduate level) | 2014 | National Association of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) | |
| Adolescent and Young Adult AYA Science (MAT with licensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| Adolescent and Young Adult AYA Science (undergraduate level) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| Adolescent and Young Adult AYA Integrated Social Studies (MAT with licensure) | 2014 | National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) | |
| Adolescent and Young Adult AYA Integrated Social Studies (undergraduate level) | 2014 | National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) | |
| Early Childhood | 2014 | National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) | |
| Middle Childhood Education | 2014 | Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE) | |
| Reading Specialist | 2014 | International Reading Association (IRA) | |
| World Languages - Chinese | 2014 | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) | |
| World Languages – French | 2014 | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) | |
| World Languages - Spanish | 2014 | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) |
Programs Offered Outisde of EHS
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Education (licensure) | 2012 | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | |
| Biological Sciences (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| Chemistry (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| Earth Sciences (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | |
| English (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) | |
| Mathematics (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Association of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) | |
| Music Education (licensure) | 2013 | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) | |
| Physical Sciences (MAT program, nonlicensure) | 2014 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) |
This includes programs associated with the College of Education, Health and Society but housed in other divisions.
The College of Engineering and Computing
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 2008 | Yes | Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Computer Engineering | 2007 | Yes | Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Computer Science | 2004 | Yes | Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Electrical Engineering | 2007 | Yes | Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 1990 | Yes | Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2004 | Yes | Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Paper Science and Engineering | 1998 | Yes | Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
All programs were retroactively accredited to the preceding year. Graduates from the previous year are considered to have graduated from an accredited program.
For programs that are accredited by the various commissions of ABET, Inc, the date of the next general accreditation visit is available at ABET Accredited Program Search (search for Miami University). According to ABET guidelines, we are not permitted to report the period (number of years) of accreditation, and therefore are reporting the computing and engineering programs that are currently accredited.
The College of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences
Engineering Technology
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (associates degree) | 1996 | Yes* | Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Electrical and Computing Engineering Technology (associates degree) | 1996 | Yes* | Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology concentration (bachelors degree) | 2004 | Yes* | Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology concentration (bachelors degree) | 2004 | Yes* | Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET |
*For those programs that are accredited by the various commissions of ABET, Inc, the date of the next general accreditation visit is available at ABET Accredited Program Search (search for Miami University). According to ABET guidelines, we are not permitted to report the period (number of years) of accreditation, and therefore are reporting the computing, engineering and engineering technology programs that are currently accredited.
Nursing
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN-BSN completion | 2009 | 2009 | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education |
| Traditional Pre-Licensure* | 2007. 2009 | 2012, 2009 |
Ohio Board of Nursing |
*Programs were retroactively accredited to the preceding year. Graduates from the previous year are considered to have graduated from an accredited program.
The Farmer School of Business
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy (undergraduate) | 1984 | 2011 | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
| Accountancy (master's) | 1989 | 2011 | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
| Farmer School of Business (all programs, excluding the Economics master's program) | 1932 | 2011 | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
Additional Accredited Programs
| Program | Initial Accreditation | Current Accreditation | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Bernard) Rinella Learning Assistance Center | 1994 | 2013 | College Reading and Learning Association (certifies tutors only; CRLA is not an accreditation agency) |
| Student Counseling Service Internship Program for Professional Psychology | 1999 | 2011 | American Psychological Association |
Updated 08/27/14
Admissions
All the following documents are provided in PDF format.*
7-Year History of Freshmen Applications by Gender
7-Year History Freshmen Acceptance and Yield Rates
7-Year History of Freshmen ACT Ranges
7-Year History of Freshmen SAT Critical Reading Ranges
7-Year History of Freshmen SAT Math Ranges
7-Year History of Freshmen High School Rankings
Tuition and Financial Aid
All the following documents are provided in PDF format.*
History of In-State Tuition and Fees, 1980- 2013
Distribution of Financial Aid by Type, AY 2013-2014
Enrollments and Credit Hours
All the following documents are provided in PDF format.*
15th Day of Classes
15th day data should be used for internal reporting and analyses only. If you are seeking information for external reporting (e.g., requests from an accrediting agency, newspaper/magazine, professional association), please use October 15th data or email InstitutionalResearch@MiamiOH.edu.
Comparison of Fall 2012 and Fall 2013 Enrollments
Summary Charts by Campus, Level, Gender, Race/Ethnicity, FT/PT Status and Class
Fall 2013 Enrollment by Campus, College/School, Major and Class
5-Year History of Enrollment by Campus and Class, Fall 2009 - Fall 2013
Fall 2013 Enrollment by Campus, College/School, Student Type and Class
Fall 2013 Oxford Campus Ohio Resident Students by County
Fall 2013 Oxford Campus Students by State
Fall 2013 Oxford Campus International Students by Country
History of Oxford Enrollment, 1940 - 2013
Fall 2013 Preliminary Credit Hours by Campus of Student and Campus of Course
October 15
October 15th data is used for internal and external reporting, including reporting to the U.S. Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), college guidebooks, and others. If you are seeking information that is not available here, please email InstitutionalResearch@MiamiOH.edu.
Enrollment by Campus and Level
Enrollment by Campus and Class
Enrollment by Campus, Level and Gender
Enrollment by Campus, Level, Division and Gender
Enrollment by Campus, Level and Full/Part-Time Status
New Students by Campus and Class
Undergraduate Enrollment by Major
Graduate Enrollment by Department and Division, 5-Year History
Undergraduate Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Fall 2013
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Undergraduates and Graduate Students, 1992 - 2013
Fall End of Term
Data reported to the Ohio Department of Higher Education comes from the end of the semester. End of semester enrollment figures are typically higher because they contain online and other non-standard course enrollments. If you are seeking information that is not available here, please email InstitutionalResearch@MiamiOH.edu.
Fall 2013 Credit Hours by Campus of Course, Course Level and Student Residency
Fall 2013 Credit Hours by Campus, Level, and Subject of Course
Fall 2012 and Fall 2013 Credit Hours by Campus and Level of Course
Winter End of Term
Enrollment by Campus and Level
Enrollment by Campus and Class
Enrollment by Campus, Level and Course Type
Enrollment by Campus, Level and Division
For information on student and faculty perceptions of the Winter Term, see the results of the Winter Term Survey.
Graduation and Retention Rates
Some basic statistics on Miami's graduation and retention rates for new freshmen are contained on the Student Right to Know webpage. This federally required reporting follows the progress of cohorts of first time, full time new freshmen for 6 years from the time they begin college.
All the following documents are provided in PDF format.*
Graduation Rates (with 5-year history)
Graduation Rates, by Race/Ethnicity
Retention Rates (with 5-year history)
Retention Rates, by Race/Ethnicity
Success Rates
Success Rates for First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduates
Degrees Awarded
All the following documents are provided in PDF format.*
Miami reports degrees awarded separately for each campus. For details on how the campus of the degree is determined, please read the Explanation of Terms.
- Degrees Awarded, 5-Year History by College/School and Major
- Degrees Awarded, 2002-2013, by Race/Ethnicity and Level of Degree
- Degrees Awarded AY 2012-2013 by College/School, Level and Semester
- Degrees Awarded, AY 2012-2013 by College/School, Level, Ethnicity and Gender
- Bachelor's Degrees Awarded, AY 2012-2013 by Major
- Minors Awarded, 5-Year History
- Concentrations Awarded, 5-Year History
Faculty and Staff
All the following documents are provided in PDF format.*
Employees by Campus, Full/Part-Time Status and Primary Job Type
Full-Time Faculty by Campus, Gender, Academic Rank and Faculty Status
Race/Ethnicity for Faculty and Staff by Full-Time/Part-Time Status, Race/Ethnicity and Campus
Finances
All the following documents are provided in PDF format.*
Distribution of Revenues by Campus
5-Year History of State Appropriations
5-Year History of Tuition and Fee Revenues
5-Year History of Endowment Assets
For budget information, visit the Budget Office.
*Accessible versions are available upon request. (See Report an Accessibility Issue.)