University of Cincinnati

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About University of Cincinnati

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Cincinnati is a large public university located on an urban campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,803, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 125 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,892, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $27,226.

Cincinnati, OH

$11,892

Avg in-state
tuition

$27,226

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

86%

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

72%

Graduation Rate Insight

72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired for some

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile24-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1160-1360

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

44k

Students enrolled

58%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

47%

Unknown

1%

Black

6%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

14%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

97

Total Online Enrollment

25,711

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold9% online

AssociateCheck Bold50% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold16% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold42% online

Master'sCheck Bold23% online

DoctorateCheck Bold9% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

12%

Institution Grant Aid

52%

Pell Grant

14%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,434
State Grant Aid$2,583
Institution Grant Aid$7,041
Pell Grant Aid$4,836

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming Diving
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Architecture And Related Services.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History.
15Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
16Legal Professions And Studies.
17Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
18Mathematics And Statistics.
19Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
20Natural Resources And Conservation.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Social Sciences.
27Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.