University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH · Public · 29,882 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,974 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,092 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $22,492 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $27,596 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,616 |
| All incomes (average) | $25,648 |
Sticker tuition: $13,976 in-state, $29,310 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Average SAT
- 1282
- Median ACT
- 27
- Students with Pell grants
- 19%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 75%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $54,810
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,250
- International undergrads
- 1,488 (4.8%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business17%
Health & Nursing14%
Engineering11%
Computer Science7%
Communications & Media6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Education5%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Psychology4%
Criminal Justice4%
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