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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · City · 29,882 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
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Location
Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0063 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
10 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$32,171
Out-of-state COA
$47,505
Avg net price
$25,648
Room & board
$13,564
In-state tuition
$13,976
Out-of-state tuition
$29,310
Books & supplies
$1,300/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,974
$30–48k
$18,092
$48–75k
$22,492
$75–110k
$27,596
$110k+
$29,616
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1282
Reading 570–670
Math 590–700
ACT midpoint
27
Composite 24–29
English 22–30
Math 23–29
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
73%
1st-yr retention
85%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
73%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
74%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,310
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,810
Median debt
$21,250
Monthly loan payment
$225
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,834
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,105
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$57,821
Independent students
22%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
5%
Black
9%
Asian
5%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,310
10 years after entry
$54,810
Marketing502
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing363
Finance and Financial Management Services326
Psychology, General315
Computer and Information Sciences, General280
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other229
Mechanical Engineering218
Biology, General213
Business Administration, Management and Operations202
Criminal Justice and Corrections197
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other184
Communication and Media Studies175
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods174
Design and Applied Arts167
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions152
Accounting and Related Services150
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Institutional
Endowment
$2.0B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
57%
Avg faculty salary
$11,468/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,292
Federal loan rate
37%

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