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University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public · 29,882 undergrads

University of Cincinnati admits 85% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Cincinnati?

85% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1160–1370 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

34,285 applied, 29,242 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Cincinnati cost?

$24,917 a year in-state

Out of state: about $40,251 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $33,026.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$16,848
$30,000–$48,000$17,178
$48,000–$75,000$20,592
$75,000–$110,000$26,884
over $110,000$30,546

Out-of-state tuition is $29,728 a year, against $14,394 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $15,334 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Cincinnati need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of Cincinnati's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Cincinnati didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Cincinnati's site

What it's like

29,882
undergrads. Huge, so you'll find your people and fight for small classes.
City
Campus setting in Cincinnati, OH.
85%
of first-years come back for year two.
39%
finish in four years. 72% within six.
$60.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists University of Cincinnati is on

Easiest to get into in OhioColleges for a 1300 SATColleges for a 1250 SATColleges for a 26 ACTColleges for a 27 ACT

Questions people ask

What is University of Cincinnati's acceptance rate?
85% for fall 2024: 29,242 of 34,285 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Cincinnati?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1160 to 1370 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Cincinnati cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $20,592 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $33,026.
How much does University of Cincinnati cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Cincinnati is $29,728 a year, against $14,394 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $24,917 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $15,334 tuition gap gives about $40,251 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Cincinnati's graduation rate?
72% of students finish within six years and 39% within four (IPEDS).