Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Online | uc.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Cincinnati's main campus is situated in the urban Clifton Heights neighborhood, approximately three miles north of downtown Cincinnati. The institution, founded in 1819, is recognized as the first university established in the city and operates as a public research university serving as part of Ohio's state university system. The campus combines historic architecture, including multiple examples of Collegiate Gothic design, with contemporary buildings created by prominent architects such as Frank Gehry and Michael Graves. UC is known for its cooperative education program, particularly strong offerings in architecture, design, engineering, and medical sciences, with the College of Medicine ranking among the oldest medical schools in the country. The university maintains multiple student housing options across its urban campus and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Bearcats in the Big 12 Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UC is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Cincinnati Main Campus within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#431 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#127 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#549 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1360 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,678 |
| Room and Board | $13,048 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,424 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,342 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,678 |
| Room and Board | $13,048 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,424 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,354 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Business | 15% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201885 IPEDS survey data for University of Cincinnati Main Campus.
Current students may use the University of Cincinnati Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025