University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio

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About

The University of Cincinnati (UC or Cincinnati, informally Cincy) 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. The university has 14 constituent colleges, with programs in architecture, business, education, engineering, humanities, the sciences, law, music, and medicine.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$29,728
Estimated total for international students: US$48,360
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$14,394
Total cost for in-state students: US$33,026

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 29,882
Graduate students: 11,993
International undergraduates: 5%
Students per teacher: 19 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 85%
SAT: Reading and writing 570–670 · Maths 590–700
ACT: 24–29

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 75%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$60,832

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (481)

Bachelor's degrees96 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArchitectural EngineeringArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInsuranceInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiteratureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs

Master's degrees92 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural EngineeringArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering MechanicsEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesLandscape ArchitectureLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMolecular MedicineMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees65 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringApplied MathematicsArchitectureBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering MechanicsEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInternational/Globalization StudiesLawManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMolecular MedicineMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)9 subjects

Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesLawMedicineMusicPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Associate's degrees45 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunications Technologies/TechniciansComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, OtherDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFire ProtectionHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInformation Science/StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate certificates76 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnthropologyApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesApplied MathematicsArcheologyArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMovement and Mind-Body Therapies and EducationMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesNon-Professional Legal StudiesNutrition SciencesPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPrecision Metal WorkingPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralWoodworking

Post-baccalaureate certificates37 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesLegal Support ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationReal EstateRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduate certificates61 subjects

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering ScienceEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFire ProtectionGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesNon-Professional Legal StudiesNutrition SciencesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/Affairs

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.