A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Miami are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at Miami University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Miami has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,769
|
| Women |
10,338
|
Miami serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 62 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
62%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
11% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204024 IPEDS survey data for Miami University.
Last updated February 24, 2024