Miami University-Hamilton Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 33%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Miami University-Hamilton are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Miami University Hamilton students
Race Percent of Students
White
78%
Black
10%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 28% more female students than male students enrolled at Miami University Hamilton with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Miami University-Hamilton has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Miami University Hamilton students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for Miami University Hamilton students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,088
Women
1,392

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 17%

Miami University-Hamilton draws 84 percent of students from Ohio, 16 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Ohio, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Miami University Hamilton students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
84%
Out of State
16%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$72,182 per year

39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,480
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 24.9%
Part-time undergraduates 25.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204006.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026