University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
PublicCincinnati, OH
Located in Cincinnati, OH, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public very large school with roughly 29,882 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 85% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $102,273/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus look for in applicants?
Per University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates talent/ability, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH admits approximately 85% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus typically score between 1160–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus cost?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,171 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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