Miami University is a public research university in Oxford, Ohio. The university was founded in 1809, although classes were not held until 1824. Miami University is the second-oldest university in Ohio and the 10th oldest public university in the United States. The university has a student body of nearly 20,000 and offers 120 undergraduate degree programs and over 60 graduate degree programs. Miami University is known for its liberal arts education and has been ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States.