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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0063

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Known for business — major research university

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public institution in Cincinnati with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1281, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 29.1K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,810 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,156.

Established
1833
Motto
Juncta Juvant "Strength in Unity"
Type
Public law school

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88%Acceptance
1281SAT Avg
29,094Students
19:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$54,810Earnings 10yr
$23,156Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1281

Reading & WritingMid: 620
580670
MathMid: 630
570690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1281

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,570
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,582
Room & Board$13,048
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$28,783
Average Net Price$23,156
Median Debt at Graduation$21,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,108
$30–48K$16,373
$48–75K$20,607
$75–110K$25,288
$110K+$26,573

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,156

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

221

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (474)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
29,094
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 8%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.5%
Freshman Retention85.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,310
8 Years$52,188
10 Years$54,810

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,800
Men
$58,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#78

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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