University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,820
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	73%

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, UC-Cincinnati is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that UC-Cincinnati is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UC-Cincinnati is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Ohio is 18-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UC-Cincinnati boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,598

Cost of attendance at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in 2022 for students from Ohio.

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Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,932

Cost of attendance at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received on average $6,980 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,980

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	869	17%	$4,765	$4,140,925
Other Federal Grant	1,344	26%	$4,218	$5,668,394
State Grant/Scholarships	517	10%	$2,594	$1,341,197
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,445	67%	$5,373	$18,510,106
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,656	71%	$6,980	$25,519,697

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus students is 73.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.6%.

73.0%

asian 75.7% 112 students
African American 63.7% 172 students
white 73.9% 2,445 students
unknown 74.0% 176 students
hispanic 63.4% 85 students
International Students 80.7% 125 students
Mixed Race 68.0% 87 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Athletic Conference
Baseball American Athletic Conference
Basketball American Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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