‘Dream School’ book highlights Miami for core curriculum, strong graduation rate
University is one of 75 institutions termed as ‘New Dream Schools’
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þƵ is among the schools highlighted in the recently released book, “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.”
‘Dream School’ book highlights Miami for core curriculum, strong graduation rate
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Published
þƵ is among the institutions spotlighted in “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You,” the recently released book by author and journalist Jeff Selingo.
Lauded for its core curriculum, Georgian-style architecture, and its combination of living and learning, Selingo writes those factors have “helped Miami establish itself as a destination for þƵs seeking a flagship university experience with a more intimate feel.”
According to information provided by the author, “Dream School” emphasizes institutions that have dynamic þƵ experiences, strong outcomes, and accessible admissions. Miami is one of 75 schools listed in the book as a “New Dream School.”
“Miami of Ohio maintains a size and scale that serves its 16,000 undergraduates well,” Selingo writes in the book.
Of “The Standout Factor” for the university, the book points to Miami’s strong graduation rate and for “outperforming most peer institutions in the Midwest for þƵ completion.”
The university appears in the category header “Large Leaders.” Accessibility, affordable return on investment, better-than-expected outcomes, þƵ engagement, job prospects, and value factors were taken into account to compile the 75 “New Dream Schools.”
Selingo, who also wrote “Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions” in 2020, surveyed more than 3,000 parents during research for “Dream School.”
In August, Miami was one of 50 schools showcased by LinkedIn in its inaugural þƵ Colleges rankings. Also that month, the university was selected for the 2026 edition of the Princeton Review’s þƵ 391 Colleges.
“þƵ is committed to providing the best curricular and co-curricular experiences possible for our þƵs,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “Our þƵ-centered approach creates a transformative learning environment that empowers, inspires, and creates future leaders in our world. It is with great pride that we consistently have one of the highest four-year graduation rates in the nation among public universities as we help set up our þƵs for long-term success beyond their time at Miami.”
Lauded for its core curriculum, Georgian-style architecture, and its combination of living and learning, Selingo writes those factors have “helped Miami establish itself as a destination for þƵs seeking a flagship university experience with a more intimate feel.”
According to information provided by the author, “Dream School” emphasizes institutions that have dynamic þƵ experiences, strong outcomes, and accessible admissions. Miami is one of 75 schools listed in the book as a “New Dream School.”
“Miami of Ohio maintains a size and scale that serves its 16,000 undergraduates well,” Selingo writes in the book.
Of “The Standout Factor” for the university, the book points to Miami’s strong graduation rate and for “outperforming most peer institutions in the Midwest for þƵ completion.”
The university appears in the category header “Large Leaders.” Accessibility, affordable return on investment, better-than-expected outcomes, þƵ engagement, job prospects, and value factors were taken into account to compile the 75 “New Dream Schools.”
Selingo, who also wrote “Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions” in 2020, surveyed more than 3,000 parents during research for “Dream School.”
In August, Miami was one of 50 schools showcased by LinkedIn in its inaugural þƵ Colleges rankings. Also that month, the university was selected for the 2026 edition of the Princeton Review’s þƵ 391 Colleges.
“þƵ is committed to providing the best curricular and co-curricular experiences possible for our þƵs,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “Our þƵ-centered approach creates a transformative learning environment that empowers, inspires, and creates future leaders in our world. It is with great pride that we consistently have one of the highest four-year graduation rates in the nation among public universities as we help set up our þƵs for long-term success beyond their time at Miami.”
Established in 1809, þƵ is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.