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UO

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OHPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 85% Acceptance
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85%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$25,648
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
29.9K
Students
Very Large campus body
$48,310
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public institution located in the city setting of Cincinnati, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 29.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 85%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
29.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
85% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math590 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 29
1typical 50% range36
85%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Engineering11% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $199,296
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $142,075
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,906
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,265
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,287
Earnings 5yr: $107,833
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,786
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,485
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,994
Earnings 5yr: $115,383
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,569
Earnings 5yr: $114,633
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,309
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,027
Earnings 5yr: $105,853
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,273
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,875
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,975
Earnings 5yr: $91,341
Debt: $23,203
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,407
Earnings 5yr: $83,433
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,364
Earnings 5yr: $94,336
Debt: $27,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,220
Earnings 5yr: $92,906
Debt: $21,333
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,667
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,694
Earnings 5yr: $88,568
Debt: $23,000
Construction Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,984
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,480
Architectural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,687
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,880

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$25,648
In-State Tuition$13,976
Out-of-State Tuition$29,310
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

19%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,310
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,810

Completion Signals

75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$72,611
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