Acceptance Rate
85%
Avg. SAT
1370
75th percentile
“Birthplace of cooperative education, where students alternate classes with paid jobs at Cincinnati's Fortune 500 companies.”
Cincinnati, OH
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati stands as one of Ohio's oldest public universities and transformed higher education by inventing the cooperative education model in 1906 under Dean Herman Schneider. This legacy shapes a practical, work-focused environment that sends students into real jobs early. You'll find a campus personality that's industrious and straightforward, drawing ambitious undergraduates who prioritize career prep over traditional college rah-rah.
Practical-minded students who enjoy urban energy and hands-on learning thrive here amid 34,000 undergraduates. Independent types navigate the large scale well, building networks through co-op rotations. The surrounding Clifton neighborhood blends with Cincinnati's riverfront vibrancy, including pro sports and markets, though the sprawling urban layout means you'll trek between classes and cold Ohio winters add a chill to outdoor time.
Tradeoffs include a busier feel from the size, with less hand-holding than smaller schools, and moderate city living costs that rise for out-of-staters paying over $25,000 in tuition.
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UC shines in engineering, architecture through its renowned DAAP college, business, and health sciences, where co-op placements let you test careers at places like Procter & Gamble. In classrooms, you'll mix large intro lectures with smaller upper-level seminars, and professors emphasize applied projects over pure theory. Research opportunities open up early, especially in undergrad labs tied to city industries.
The intellectual culture rewards doers who chase internships, but competitive programs like DAAP fill quickly, and the sheer enrollment leads to bigger classes where you raise your hand to stand out.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
33,033 undergrad • 11,993 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
65%
Black / African American
8%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
6%
Other / Multi-racial
17%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Cincinnati, OH
Varsity Athletics
Campus life pulses with Bearcat basketball games, Greek organizations, and over 500 clubs, from engineering societies to urban hiking groups. A typical week mixes lectures, co-op interviews, gym sessions, and nights at local breweries or Findlay Market. Residential halls house freshmen in communities like Calhoun, while upperclassmen opt for apartments, creating a blend of dorm energy and off-campus independence.
The social scene leans practical over wild parties, with urban access to concerts and Reds games, but the spread-out campus requires buses or bikes, and snowy winters keep more activity indoors.
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Athletic Association
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ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
85%
4 Years Graduation Rate
46%
6 Years Graduation Rate
74%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$54,810
85% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus and return in the fall. 46% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 74% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
46%
4-5 years
28%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
25%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$10,656
Acceptance
85%
Undergrads
33,033
4-Year Grad Rate
46%
Endowment
$1.8B
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063
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