University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Cincinnati is a public institution established in 1819 with urban setting located at Cincinnati. It is ranked 142 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,530; out-of-state tuition and fees are $27,140. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,989. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#142 in National University
Setting
Urban
Location Cincinnati, Ohio
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1819
Selectivity Unselective
Size Large
29,989 Undergraduates
Website http://www.uc.edu

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$42,588
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$22,180
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $13,530
Outstate Tuition Fee $27,140
Room and Board Fees $12,926
$50,244 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

86% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, ELS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Mar
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$9,606 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$8,915 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $42,588
42% Students with need received Financial Aid
7.8% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline December 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Cincinnatus Scholarship Program
Total Worth Ranges from $1,500 annually up to full tuition, room and board, and a book allowance
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Marian Spencer Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition, room and board, and a book allowance plus exclusive programming
Eligibility Top 10% students in each Cincinnati Public School (CPS)
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Total Worth $6,000 annual award
Eligibility Incoming community college transfer student; member
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.75
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential awards
Total Worth $23,500 per year, covers full tuition, fees, room, board, and a book allowance
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance a 3.2 GPA and the annual 30-hour community service
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Century and University Awards
Total Worth $6,000 to $24,000 awarded annually
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance a 3.2 GPA and the annual 30-hour community service
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Darwin T. Turner Scholarship
Total Worth Value of in-state tuition, fees, and book stipend; renewable for length of undergraduate program
Details --
Cincinnati Pathways Scholarship
Total Worth $2,100 annual award renewable for a second year with a 3.2 UC GPA
Details --
See all Scholarships

Students

29,989 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
38% Students graduate within 6 years