Miami University

What Miami University does

Miami University is a public research university founded in 1809 in Oxford, Ohio, operating across multiple campuses including the Oxford flagship, regional campuses in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, a European study center in Differdange, Luxembourg, and a newly established 7,022-square-foot hub in Cleveland's Innovation District. The university serves more than 23,000 students through undergraduate, graduate, online (Miami Online), and continuing education programs, and is currently executing a polytechnic transformation under its MiamiTHRIVE strategic plan. Its core offerings include degree programs (notably the nation's only software-focused undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing, developed with Cleveland Clinic) and a portfolio of specialized centers including the Myaamia Center (Tribal relations and language revitalization), the National Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous Languages (featuring the proprietary ILDA linguistic analysis platform), and the new $31 million, 375,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub.

The university's revenue model is anchored in tuition and fees, structured with a Tuition Promise Guarantee that locks in-state rates for four years, supplemented by state appropriations, endowment distributions, and grant funding. Workforce development and continuing education — exemplified by the manufacturing hub's capacity for up to 3,000 trainees across 31 industry partners — represent an emerging revenue stream alongside tuition. Distribution operates through a hybrid model: direct admissions via the miamioh.edu website, on-campus programs at Oxford, lower-tuition regional campuses, the Luxembourg international center, and the self-serve Miami Online platform. Brand strength is evidenced by consistent top-tier rankings, including #2 among publics for undergraduate teaching, #6 for long-term career success, #12 for four-year graduation rate, and #10 for internships.

The institution is governed by the State of Ohio through a Board of Trustees and has 5,001–10,000 employees. Recent strategic moves are concentrated in workforce development and applied research, with the Advanced Manufacturing Hub (Hamilton), Cleveland Innovation District hub (Cleveland Clinic partnership), quantum computing degree program, and expanded Access Miami Program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities representing the most significant recent initiatives. Awards and recognition include multiple Telly Awards and Emmy nominations for the Myaamia Center's "Neepwaantiinki" docuseries, the 2024 ATALM International Guardians of Culture and Lifeways award, and a 2023 CIO 100 Award for IT innovation in language revitalization.

Name

Miami University

Legal name

Miami University

Website

https://miamioh.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1809

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Miami University is a public research university founded in 1809 in Oxford, Ohio, serving 23,000+ students through undergraduate, graduate, online, and regional campuses, plus a Luxembourg study center. It generates revenue primarily from tuition and state appropriations, with new growth from workforce development, quantum computing, and a $31M advanced manufacturing hub.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Flagship Public Research Universities (R1/R2) (EDAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Online degree programs
• Graduate education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate degree programs constitute the primary revenue stream. The university charges tuition with a Tuition Promise Guarantee for in-state students locking in rates for four years, and different tuition structures for regional campuses and online programs.
2. Continuing Education and Workforce Development: Revenue from workforce development and continuing education programs, including the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub, which provides training in partnership with industry employers and government workforce agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Miami University is a public research university that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, continuing education, and workforce development training across its Oxford main campus, three Ohio regional campuses, a Luxembourg branch campus, and a Miami Online platform. Distinctive offerings include the nation's only software-focused undergraduate quantum computing degree (in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic), workforce credentials via the $31 million Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub, and Indigenous language revitalization programs through the Myaamia Center and the National Breath of Life Archival Institute.

Product overview

Miami University is a public research university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple formats and campuses. The university's product portfolio includes degree programs (undergraduate, graduate, online, continuing education), workforce development initiatives (Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub, Urban Bridges Program with Cleveland Innovation District), and specialized research centers (Myaamia Center for language/cultural revitalization, National Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous Languages). MiamiTHRIVE is the university's strategic plan guiding these initiatives. The institution operates regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, a European study center in Luxembourg, and partnerships with Cleveland Clinic for quantum computing education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #2 nationally for undergraduate teaching among public universities (U.S. News & World Report)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OneSevenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026OneSeven, an SEC-registered investment adviser, partnered with Miami University to prepare students for wealth management careers through mentorship, job shadowing, and internship programs. OneSeven executives visited campus to engage with students in the Wealth Management program, participating in a career development cohort celebration and judging a student stock pitch competition. The partnership connects students with OneSeven's ecosystem of more than 150 advisors and partner firms.
• Carnegie Mellon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Cleveland Clinic, in partnership with Miami University and Carnegie Mellon University, is building a quantum workforce ecosystem, positioning Cleveland as an emerging quantum hub for practical medical applications. Miami is the only university partner specifically referenced for quantum computing education pipeline development.
• Cleveland CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Miami University and Cleveland Clinic are collaborating on quantum computing education and research. Together they have launched Ohio's first Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing program, and Miami has established a 7,022-square-foot hub in Cleveland's Innovation District. The partnership is part of the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing, backed by $7 million in state funding. Cleveland Clinic's quantum computing system is ranked second globally for healthcare quantum innovation and is 10 times faster following continuous upgrades through the IBM partnership. The collaboration aims to build a quantum workforce pipeline and advance practical medical applications.
• Butler TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Miami University and Butler Tech launched the $31 million Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub in Hamilton, Ohio. The 375,000-square-foot facility is the only one of its kind in Ohio and serves as the cornerstone of Miami's polytechnic initiative. It provides workforce training pathways from Butler Tech through to Miami University degrees in advanced manufacturing, with 31 industry partners and capacity for up to 3,000 applicants.
• Butler CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Butler County committed $20 million to the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub, representing the largest investment ever made by county commissioners. The hub is a collaboration between Miami University, Butler Tech, OhioMeansJobs Butler County, the city of Hamilton, and Butler County, designed to provide workforce training in engineering, IT, and robotics.
• City of HamiltoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026The city of Hamilton partnered with Miami University on the $31 million Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub, located in the repurposed former VORA Technology Park. The facility aims to train advanced manufacturing workers to meet growing local employer demand.
• OhioMeansJobs Butler CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026OhioMeansJobs Butler County is a key partner in the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub, providing job placement and career services alongside Miami University and Butler Tech to connect trained workers with regional employers.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/miamiuniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/miamiuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiamiUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miami-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/miamiuniversity

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors5 records

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Investments

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