University of Cincinnati
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 29,882 students.
About This School
University of Cincinnati is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio with approximately 29,882 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Cincinnati has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,648 per year. The graduation rate is 75%, and the typical graduate earns $49,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Cincinnati is a public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1819 and had an enrollment of over 53,000 students in 2024, making it the second-largest university in Ohio. It is part of the University System of Ohio. The university's primary uptown campus and medical campus are located in the Heights and Corryville neighborhoods, with branch campuses located in Batavia and Blue Ash, Ohio.
Founded in 1819, this large public research university in Cincinnati offers real value — median debt at graduation is just $12,000, which is notably low and helps offset the $23,156 average annual net price. The 88% acceptance rate makes it accessible, and an 86% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel good about their choice once they arrive. That said, the 72% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 4 students doesn't finish, so it's worth asking what support systems are in place for your specific program — particularly if you're not entering one of UC's stronger fields like engineering, business, or health sciences.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2021-22). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (29,882 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: University of Cincinnati Common Data Set (2021-22).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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