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Miami University's first-year class next fall looks to be larger, more diverse and even academically stronger than last year. This, according to the high number of students confirming their acceptance by the May 1 deadline.
"We have 3,714 first-year confirmations at this point, which is exciting. But, we know based on experience that about 150 will actually choose to go elsewhere," said Laurie Koehler, director of admission. "We anticipate having about 3,550-3,575 when classes start, and that's at least 100 students over our goal of 3,450."
An early look at Miami's class of 2012 shows its middle 50 percent ACT score range is 24-29, and the class rank middle 50 percent range is 6-27 percent. That means 25 percent of incoming students ranked higher than in the top 6 percent of their high school classes, and 25 percent ranked below the 27th percentile.
In addition, Miami's next class has 12 percent more U.S.-based multicultural students confirmed, including 20 percent more African-American students. Today's numbers show multicultural students represent 9.5 percent of the incoming class. International student confirmations are up 107 percent over last year at this time. And a little more than one third of the class is from outside Ohio.
An important influence on students choosing Miami is the atmosphere they encounter when they visit for tours or open houses, says Koehler. From trained tour guides to faculty whose classes they visit, to students and staff they encounter during the day, all members of the Miami community have a chance to influence future classes.
"The admissions staff sees the whole of Miami as partners who recognize that potential students and their families not only have to find the academics and campus to their liking, but need to feel comfortable here," adds Koehler.
"With this increase in confirmations, it shows the Miami community has extended a warm welcome."
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