Laura Vaughn, Culture & Events Manager, Educator | LinkedIn
Laura Vaughn, Culture & Events Manager, Educator | LinkedIn
Of the six institutions in the county, Miami University-Oxford was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 30,367 people applied to Butler County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 23,628 students enrolled in the universities, including 21,368 in undergraduate and 2,260 in graduate programs. Only 1.8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (77.9%) and U.S. nonresident (5.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Miami University-Oxford stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 19,107 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy | -- | -- | 102 |
| Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati | -- | -- | 432 |
| Miami University-Middletown | -- | -- | 1,269 |
| Miami University-Oxford | 30,367 | 26,723 | 19,107 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools | -- | -- | 450 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | -- | -- | 2,268 |
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