UC-Cincinnati 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,598

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was $20,827. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UC-Cincinnati

UC-Cincinnati net price calculator

$20,827

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UC-Cincinnati for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,827	$1,940 (9%)	$14,344	$16,397	$19,980	$24,209	$25,019
2021	$22,767	$3,548 (18%)	$15,061	$15,966	$20,867	$24,534	$25,253
2020	$19,219	$866 (4%)	$15,078	$18,106	$20,312	$23,366	$24,825
2019	$20,085	$294 (1%)	$17,081	$18,044	$21,729	$25,164	$25,534
2018	$20,379	$401 (2%)	$16,377	$17,800	$21,987	$24,757	$25,391
2017	$19,978	$163	$15,768	$18,178	$21,751	$24,572	$24,998
2016	$20,141	$402 (2%)	$16,461	$18,314	$22,099	$24,392	$24,742
2015	$19,739	$429 (2%)	$16,089	$18,072	$22,088	$24,415	$24,762
2014	$19,310	--	$15,961	$17,982	$21,694	$24,005	$24,392

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$30,420	$874 (3%)	$12,598	$16,622	$1,200
2021	$29,546	$68	$12,138	$16,208	$1,200
2020	$29,478	$710 (2%)	$11,660	$16,618	$1,200
2019	$28,768	$1,500 (5%)	$11,000	$16,568	$1,200
2018	$30,268	No change	$11,000	$17,768	$1,500
2017	$30,268	$386 (1%)	$11,000	$17,768	$1,500
2016	$29,882	$638 (2%)	$11,000	$17,382	$1,500
2015	$29,244	$304 (1%)	$11,000	$16,764	$1,480
2014	$29,548	$286	$10,784	$17,198	$1,566
2013	$29,262	--	$10,784	$16,938	$1,540

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UC-Cincinnati provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 6,820 dormitories available to its students at $7,306 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UC-Cincinnati is $812 per month.
Does UC-Cincinnati provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UC-Cincinnati for one academic year is $4,982, which works out to $554 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UC-Cincinnati estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UC-Cincinnati estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,938

If living off-campus, with family: $2,100

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,334
How much is UC-Cincinnati application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UC-Cincinnati offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$421	$662
For out-of-state students	$1,060	$1,249

Housing and Meal

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,982	$7,306	N/A	6,820
2021	$4,814	$7,060	N/A	7,078
2020	$4,674	$6,856	N/A	7,036
2019	$4,584	$6,756	N/A	7,004
2018	$4,494	$6,624	N/A	6,690
2017	$4,370	$6,558	N/A	6,600
2016	$4,320	$6,430	N/A	5,553

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Cincinnati-Main Campus during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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