University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Cincinnati, OH. It enrolls about 43,338 students and admits roughly 88% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH 45221 |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Enrollment | 43,338 |
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
| Applicants / admitted | 33,165 / 29,077 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $12,906 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $28,240 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 72% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 86% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $21,511 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 580–670 |
| ACT middle 50% | 24–29 |
| Website | www.uc.edu/ |
| Phone | 5135566000 |
Admissions
About 33,165 students applied and 29,077 were admitted. Of those admitted, 6,922 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $12,906 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $28,240. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $21,511 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,108 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,373 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,607 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $25,288 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,573 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 5,349 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 72% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is in Cincinnati, OH, Hamilton County. Its coordinates are 39.1312, -84.5143.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
About 88% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 33,165 applicants.
How much does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $12,906 for in-state students and $28,240 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
About 43,338 students are enrolled.