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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Cincinnati, OH

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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

Admit rate85%
SAT range1160–1370
ACT range24–29
Undergrads29,882
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$32,171
4-year grad rate73%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,810

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Cincinnati-Main Campus weighs your application

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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordImportant
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityVery important
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans37%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out57%

"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

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$65,449/yr
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning$60,699/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$58,004/yr
Biology, General$57,443/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$83,501/yr
Insurance$81,489/yr
Accounting and Related Services$75,921/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$75,398/yr
International Business$74,145/yr
Marketing$72,881/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$61,590/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$56,818/yr
Journalism$48,331/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$43,570/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$100,975/yr
Information Science/Studies$93,694/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$48,124/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,019/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,483/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$102,273/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$98,364/yr
Chemical Engineering$97,220/yr
Construction Engineering$92,984/yr
Architectural Engineering$92,687/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$90,897/yr
Civil Engineering$89,653/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$88,511/yr
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$86,926/yr
Mechanical Engineering$86,331/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$40,360/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$89,915/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$85,551/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$79,742/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$77,549/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$66,550/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$60,001/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$59,703/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$52,735/yr
Public Health$51,990/yr
History
History$59,290/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$54,231/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Support Services$67,713/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$76,667/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$60,441/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$55,075/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$54,599/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$72,302/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$48,406/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$49,465/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$75,443/yr
Political Science and Government$58,863/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$57,228/yr
Sociology$50,165/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$71,605/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$54,000/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$37,025/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity7,598
Typical room charge$7,642
Typical board charge$5,210

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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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