University of Cincinnati
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$9,723
Avg in-state tuition
$25,057
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a large public university located on an urban campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,933, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 122 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,723, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,057.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1120-1330
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
90%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
70%
Black
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
54%
Socio-economic diversity
17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
96
Total Online Enrollment
36,603
Percent of Programs Online
80% On-campus
20% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 10% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 15% online
Graduate Certificate 44% online
Master's 23% online
Doctorate 8% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $9,723 | $25,057 |
Graduate | $13,224 | $24,966 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $11,874 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,938 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,874 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,334 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,100 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,735 | $41,069 |
Off-campus without family | $27,131 | $42,465 |
Off-campus with family | $13,023 | $28,357 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
83%
State Grant Aid
10%
Institution Grant Aid
56%
Pell Grant
17%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
2Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental Biology and Embryology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cell Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Photojournalism
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Mechanics
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hebrew Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Arabic Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
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