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 |
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, University of Cincinnati Main Campus is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 25,775 prospective students applied, and 21,865 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,400 enrolled in the school. 30,074 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,255 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,920 plus fees of $1,678. UC is ranked 385 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UC is rated within the top 41% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#385 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#122 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#541 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1350 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,678 |
| Room and Board | $12,288 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,938 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,024 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,678 |
| Room and Board | $12,288 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,938 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,358 |
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.