Founded in 1809, Miami University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Oxford (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ohio. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Hamilton, Middletown. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Miami University (MU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Miami University (MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 210 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.