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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus reports 29,882 undergraduates in Cincinnati, OH. Its federal reporting group is labeled University of Cincinnati. International students are a visible presence at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus — 5.2% of its 29,882 undergraduates come from outside the U.S.

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati, Ohio · Federal institution ID (UNITID): 201885.

Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (University of Cincinnati).

Shared outcomes cannot rank campuses. Reporting-group definitions.

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What could it cost?

Start with net price after grants, then read the published costs. Each chart names its academic year and the students it covers.

Net price by family income

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Average annual cost after grants for each family-income band. These group averages are not personal price quotes.

IPEDS Income brackets, 2022–23
family-income band
$15,108
family income
under $30k
$16,373
$30–48k
$20,607
$48–75k
$25,288
$75–110k
$26,573
over $110k

Average net price

$25,6482023–24Skip to data table

Average annual attendance cost after grants for the reported student group. Your own aid offer and costs may differ.

$20k$22k$24k$26k200820232008: $20,6142009: $19,8882010: $20,4942011: $21,5942012: $21,6812013: $22,0542014: $22,1802015: $22,0022016: $23,4982017: $22,6822018: $21,8432019: $22,4152020: $22,1142021: $21,8042022: $23,1562023: $25,648$25,648
$20k$22k$24k$26k200820232008: $20,6142009: $19,8882010: $20,4942011: $21,5942012: $21,6812013: $22,0542014: $22,1802015: $22,0022016: $23,4982017: $22,6822018: $21,8432019: $22,4152020: $22,1142021: $21,8042022: $23,1562023: $25,648$25,648

Average net price at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rose from $20,614 (2008) to $25,648 (2023).

Average net price — data
YearNet price
2008$20,614
2009$19,888
2010$20,494
2011$21,594
2012$21,681
2013$22,054
2014$22,180
2015$22,002
2016$23,498
2017$22,682
2018$21,843
2019$22,415
2020$22,114
2021$21,804
2022$23,156
2023$25,648
IPEDS 16 federal reports, 2008–2023

Total cost of attendance

$32,1712024–25Skip to data table

Estimated annual attendance budget before grants, including tuition, fees, housing, food and books. Not every expense is billed by the school.

$24k$26k$28k$30k$32k200920242009: $24,1932010: $23,7342011: $24,8652012: $25,4902013: $25,7992014: $26,1962015: $26,3702016: $26,6832017: $27,4992018: $27,0972019: $26,4082020: $26,8922021: $26,8192022: $27,4732023: $28,7832024: $32,171$32,171
$25k$28k$30k$33k200920242009: $24,1932010: $23,7342011: $24,8652012: $25,4902013: $25,7992014: $26,1962015: $26,3702016: $26,6832017: $27,4992018: $27,0972019: $26,4082020: $26,8922021: $26,8192022: $27,4732023: $28,7832024: $32,171$32,171

Total cost at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rose from $24,193 (2009) to $32,171 (2024).

Total cost of attendance — data
YearCost
2009$24,193
2010$23,734
2011$24,865
2012$25,490
2013$25,799
2014$26,196
2015$26,370
2016$26,683
2017$27,499
2018$27,097
2019$26,408
2020$26,892
2021$26,819
2022$27,473
2023$28,783
2024$32,171
IPEDS Academic-year cost 2009–2024

Tuition (in-state vs out-of-state)

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Published tuition and fees before grants. Housing, food, books and other attendance costs are separate.

In-stateOut-of-state
$10k$20k$30k200020232000: $5,3372001: $5,8232002: $6,9362003: $7,6232004: $8,3792005: $8,8772006: $9,3992007: $9,3992008: $9,3992013: $10,7842014: $11,0002015: $11,0002016: $11,0002017: $11,0002018: $11,0002019: $11,6602020: $12,1382021: $12,5982022: $13,1762023: $13,570$13,570 in2000: $13,6142001: $14,7602002: $17,3192003: $19,2302004: $21,3512005: $22,6292006: $23,9222007: $23,9322008: $23,9222013: $25,8162014: $26,3342015: $26,3342016: $26,3342017: $27,3342018: $27,3342019: $26,9942020: $27,4722021: $27,9322022: $28,5402023: $30,582$30,582 out
$10k$20k$30k200020232000: $5,3372001: $5,8232002: $6,9362003: $7,6232004: $8,3792005: $8,8772006: $9,3992007: $9,3992008: $9,3992013: $10,7842014: $11,0002015: $11,0002016: $11,0002017: $11,0002018: $11,0002019: $11,6602020: $12,1382021: $12,5982022: $13,1762023: $13,570$13,570 in2000: $13,6142001: $14,7602002: $17,3192003: $19,2302004: $21,3512005: $22,6292006: $23,9222007: $23,9322008: $23,9222013: $25,8162014: $26,3342015: $26,3342016: $26,3342017: $27,3342018: $27,3342019: $26,9942020: $27,4722021: $27,9322022: $28,5402023: $30,582$30,582 out

Tuition — data
YearIn-stateOut-of-state
2000$5,337$13,614
2001$5,823$14,760
2002$6,936$17,319
2003$7,623$19,230
2004$8,379$21,351
2005$8,877$22,629
2006$9,399$23,922
2007$9,399$23,932
2008$9,399$23,922
2013$10,784$25,816
2014$11,000$26,334
2015$11,000$26,334
2016$11,000$26,334
2017$11,000$27,334
2018$11,000$27,334
2019$11,660$26,994
2020$12,138$27,472
2021$12,598$27,932
2022$13,176$28,540
2023$13,570$30,582
IPEDS Published price 2000–01 to 2023–24 (not adjusted for inflation)
Cost, size & completion summary

Cost, size & completion

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus reports tuition of $13,976 for in-state students and $29,310 for out-of-state students. Check University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’s residency rules, attendance budget and aid offer. Scorecard snapshot: 2026-06-10; historical charts show their own years.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a big school: 29,882 undergraduates at last count.

75% of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants completed at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus within six years (2026-06-10 release). This measure excludes other student groups.

Do students finish — and what comes after?

Graduation, debt and earnings cover different groups. Read each chart's entering class or fiscal period; they are not one group's journey.

Six-year graduation rate

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75%entered Fall 2018Skip to data table

The share of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants who completed at this institution within six years. Other students are not included.

40%50%60%70%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 40.6%entered 1992: 40.8%entered 1993: 39.7%entered 1994: 37%entered 1995: 44.1%entered 1996: 39.2%entered 1997: 40.8%entered 1998: 41.3%entered 1999: 40.7%entered 2000: 43.1%entered 2001: 42.8%entered 2002: 46.1%entered 2003: 45.7%entered 2004: 48.9%entered 2005: 49.6%entered 2006: 55%entered 2007: 57.9%entered 2008: 59.6%entered 2009: 61.9%entered 2010: 68%entered 2011: 68.9%entered 2012: 68%entered 2013: 71.3%entered 2014: 72.8%entered 2015: 73%entered 2016: 72%entered 2017: 71.5%entered 2018: 75%75%
40%60%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 40.6%entered 1992: 40.8%entered 1993: 39.7%entered 1994: 37%entered 1995: 44.1%entered 1996: 39.2%entered 1997: 40.8%entered 1998: 41.3%entered 1999: 40.7%entered 2000: 43.1%entered 2001: 42.8%entered 2002: 46.1%entered 2003: 45.7%entered 2004: 48.9%entered 2005: 49.6%entered 2006: 55%entered 2007: 57.9%entered 2008: 59.6%entered 2009: 61.9%entered 2010: 68%entered 2011: 68.9%entered 2012: 68%entered 2013: 71.3%entered 2014: 72.8%entered 2015: 73%entered 2016: 72%entered 2017: 71.5%entered 2018: 75%75%

The six-year graduation rate at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rose from 40.6% (entered 1991) to 75% (entered 2018).

A six-year rate can only describe a class that entered six or more years ago — by definition the last point on the line is that old.

Six-year graduation rate — data
YearGraduated within 6 yrs
1991 cohort40.6%
1992 cohort40.8%
1993 cohort39.7%
1994 cohort37%
1995 cohort44.1%
1996 cohort39.2%
1997 cohort40.8%
1998 cohort41.3%
1999 cohort40.7%
2000 cohort43.1%
2001 cohort42.8%
2002 cohort46.1%
2003 cohort45.7%
2004 cohort48.9%
2005 cohort49.6%
2006 cohort55%
2007 cohort57.9%
2008 cohort59.6%
2009 cohort61.9%
2010 cohort68%
2011 cohort68.9%
2012 cohort68%
2013 cohort71.3%
2014 cohort72.8%
2015 cohort73%
2016 cohort72%
2017 cohort71.5%
2018 cohort75%
IPEDS Entering cohorts 1991–2018

Median debt at exit (completers vs non-completers)

Historical student groups
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Median federal student loan debt when students left school, shown separately for those who completed and those who did not.

CompletedLeft without degree
$5k$10k$15k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $14,281Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $14,618Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $15,125Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $15,750Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $17,000Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $18,125Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $19,827Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $21,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $22,250Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $22,736Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $22,942Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $22,500Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $21,750Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $22,000Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $21,537Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $21,250$21,250 completedLeft school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $4,417Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $3,500Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $3,500Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $4,000Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $5,168Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $5,667Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $6,100Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $6,600Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $8,000Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $8,652Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $8,241Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $6,250$6,250 left
$10k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $14,281Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $14,618Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $15,125Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $15,750Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $17,000Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $18,125Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $19,827Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $21,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $22,250Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $22,736Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $22,942Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $22,500Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $21,750Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $22,000Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $21,537Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $21,250$21,250 completedLeft school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $4,417Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $3,500Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $3,500Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $4,000Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $5,168Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $5,667Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $6,100Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $6,600Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $8,000Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $8,652Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $8,241Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $6,250$6,250 left

Each point combines two years. Neighboring points share one year, so changes should be read with that overlap in mind.

These two-year windows closed before today's students borrowed — they describe past cohorts, not the current price of a degree.

Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (University of Cincinnati).

Median debt at exit — data
YearCompletedLeft without degree
Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06)$14,281$4,417
Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07)$14,618$3,500
Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08)$15,125$3,500
Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09)$15,750$4,000
Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10)$17,000$5,168
Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11)$18,125$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12)$19,827$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13)$21,500$5,667
Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14)$22,250$6,100
Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15)$22,736$6,500
Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16)$22,942$6,600
Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17)$22,500$8,000
Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18)$21,750$8,652
Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19)$22,000$8,241
Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20)$21,537$6,500
Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)$21,250$6,250
NSLDS GRAD_DEBT_MDN / WDRAW_DEBT_MDN, merged FY periods · via College Scorecard

Earnings after entry

Historical student groups

Median annual earnings after entering college, for federally aided students who were working and not enrolled when measured.

Entered: academic years 2013–14 or 2014–15
$48,310
6 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2011–12 or 2012–13
$52,188
8 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2009–10 or 2010–11
$54,810
10 years after entry

Each figure covers a different group of students who entered college in the stated years. Earnings were measured in the same two years; these are not one group followed over time.

Measured in 2020–21, adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars. Each figure pools two entering academic years. Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (University of Cincinnati).

Treasury Pooled entering cohorts · Scorecard 2020–21 historical file

What does the admissions record show?

Rates and score ranges describe a past admissions cycle. Submitted scores are not cutoffs or a prediction of admission.

Admissions snapshot & test policies

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus admitted 29,242 of 34,285 applicants in Fall 2024. The 85.3% rate describes that application pool.

85.3%
acceptance rate · Fall 2024 admissions cycle
rate trend$13,570 in-state tuition · 2023–2429,882 undergraduates · Fall 2024
Test-optional (considered) · Fall 2024
400SAT range (section 25th/75th sums): 1160–13701600

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Admissions

In the Fall 2024 cycle, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received 34,285 applications and admitted 29,242 (85.3%), with 6,584 enrolling.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus reported scores as considered but not required for the Fall 2024 admissions cycle. For University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’s enrolled SAT submitters, Reading and Writing was 570–670 and Math was 590–700 (25th–75th percentiles). The section-percentile sums 1160–1370 are not composite-score percentiles. These are not admission cutoffs.

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Score25th50th75th
SAT Reading & Writing570620670
SAT Math590640700
ACT Composite242729

25th / 75th: a quarter of enrolled submitters scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. These are not cutoffs.

Only students who submitted scores are counted — at test-optional schools, many enrolled students aren't in this table.

Percentiles are among enrolled students who submitted scores (Fall 2024 admissions cycle).

Acceptance rate

85.3%Fall 2024Skip to data table

The share of applicants offered a spot — lower means more selective; read it alongside the score ranges below.

60%70%80%90%200120242001: 81.8%2002: 82.1%2003: 87.6%2004: 88.3%2005: 77.2%2006: 76%2007: 76%2008: 75%2009: 61.4%2010: 66%2011: 64.8%2012: 68%2013: 73.3%2014: 75.8%2015: 75.9%2016: 76.4%2017: 76.5%2018: 73.1%2019: 76.7%2020: 76.4%2021: 84.8%2022: 86.2%2023: 87.7%2024: 85.3%85.3%
60%70%80%90%200120242001: 81.8%2002: 82.1%2003: 87.6%2004: 88.3%2005: 77.2%2006: 76%2007: 76%2008: 75%2009: 61.4%2010: 66%2011: 64.8%2012: 68%2013: 73.3%2014: 75.8%2015: 75.9%2016: 76.4%2017: 76.5%2018: 73.1%2019: 76.7%2020: 76.4%2021: 84.8%2022: 86.2%2023: 87.7%2024: 85.3%85.3%

Acceptance rate — data
YearAcceptance rate
Fall 200181.8%
Fall 200282.1%
Fall 200387.6%
Fall 200488.3%
Fall 200577.2%
Fall 200676%
Fall 200776%
Fall 200875%
Fall 200961.4%
Fall 201066%
Fall 201164.8%
Fall 201268%
Fall 201373.3%
Fall 201475.8%
Fall 201575.9%
Fall 201676.4%
Fall 201776.5%
Fall 201873.1%
Fall 201976.7%
Fall 202076.4%
Fall 202184.8%
Fall 202286.2%
Fall 202387.7%
Fall 202485.3%
IPEDS Fall cycles 2001–2024

SAT range (section sums, 25th–75th)

1160–1370Fall 2024 · submittersSkip to data table

Sums of the reading/writing and math percentiles among enrolled submitters — not percentiles of total SAT scores or admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA1000120014002016 REDESIGN2001202420162001: 9302002: 9202003: 9202004: 9202005: 9802006: 10002007: 10002008: 9902009: 10202010: 10102011: 10202012: 10302013: 10002014: 10402015: 10402016: 10302017: 11202018: 11602019: 11202020: 11202021: 11502022: 11602023: 11502024: 116011602001: 11902002: 12002003: 12002004: 12102005: 12402006: 12602007: 12302008: 12402009: 12502010: 12602011: 12602012: 12602013: 12602014: 12902015: 12902016: 12902017: 13402018: 13702019: 13502020: 13302021: 13502022: 13602023: 13602024: 13701370
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA1000120014002016 REDESIGN2001202420162001: 9302002: 9202003: 9202004: 9202005: 9802006: 10002007: 10002008: 9902009: 10202010: 10102011: 10202012: 10302013: 10002014: 10402015: 10402016: 10302017: 11202018: 11602019: 11202020: 11202021: 11502022: 11602023: 11502024: 116011602001: 11902002: 12002003: 12002004: 12102005: 12402006: 12602007: 12302008: 12402009: 12502010: 12602011: 12602012: 12602013: 12602014: 12902015: 12902016: 12902017: 13402018: 13702019: 13502020: 13302021: 13502022: 13602023: 13602024: 13701370

SAT range (section sums) — data
Year25th75th
Fall 20019301190
Fall 20029201200
Fall 20039201200
Fall 20049201210
Fall 20059801240
Fall 200610001260
Fall 200710001230
Fall 20089901240
Fall 200910201250
Fall 201010101260
Fall 201110201260
Fall 201210301260
Fall 201310001260
Fall 201410401290
Fall 201510401290
Fall 201610301290
Fall 201711201340
Fall 201811601370
Fall 201911201350
Fall 202011201330
Fall 202111501350
Fall 202211601360
Fall 202311501360
Fall 202411601370
IPEDS Fall 2001–2024, submitters only

ACT middle 50%

24–29Fall 2024 · submittersSkip to data table

The middle half of enrolled ACT submitters, using published composite-score percentiles — not admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA2025200120242001: 192002: 192003: 192004: 182005: 202006: 212007: 212008: 212009: 222010: 222011: 222012: 222013: 222014: 232015: 232016: 232017: 232018: 242019: 232020: 232021: 242022: 242023: 242024: 24242001: 252002: 262003: 262004: 262005: 262006: 272007: 272008: 272009: 272010: 272011: 272012: 272013: 282014: 282015: 282016: 282017: 282018: 292019: 292020: 292021: 292022: 292023: 292024: 2929
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA2025200120242001: 192002: 192003: 192004: 182005: 202006: 212007: 212008: 212009: 222010: 222011: 222012: 222013: 222014: 232015: 232016: 232017: 232018: 242019: 232020: 232021: 242022: 242023: 242024: 24242001: 252002: 262003: 262004: 262005: 262006: 272007: 272008: 272009: 272010: 272011: 272012: 272013: 282014: 282015: 282016: 282017: 282018: 292019: 292020: 292021: 292022: 292023: 292024: 2929

ACT middle 50% — data
Year25th75th
Fall 20011925
Fall 20021926
Fall 20031926
Fall 20041826
Fall 20052026
Fall 20062127
Fall 20072127
Fall 20082127
Fall 20092227
Fall 20102227
Fall 20112227
Fall 20122227
Fall 20132228
Fall 20142328
Fall 20152328
Fall 20162328
Fall 20172328
Fall 20182429
Fall 20192329
Fall 20202329
Fall 20212429
Fall 20222429
Fall 20232429
Fall 20242429
IPEDS Fall 2001–2024, submitters only

What is the campus like?

Enrollment counts a campus population; retention follows first-years returning. Their dates and populations are shown separately.

Undergraduate enrollment

29,882Fall 2024Skip to data table

Reported undergraduate enrollment. This count does not measure class size or teaching access.

20k25k30k200220242002: 18,2962003: 18,5142004: 18,4572005: 18,8602006: 19,2172007: 19,7962008: 20,1832009: 21,3392010: 22,0072011: 22,5432012: 22,6982013: 23,3602014: 23,7952015: 24,0662016: 24,8462017: 25,5232018: 25,9732019: 26,6102020: 27,2302021: 27,1882022: 27,8802023: 29,0942024: 29,88229,882
20k25k30k200220242002: 18,2962003: 18,5142004: 18,4572005: 18,8602006: 19,2172007: 19,7962008: 20,1832009: 21,3392010: 22,0072011: 22,5432012: 22,6982013: 23,3602014: 23,7952015: 24,0662016: 24,8462017: 25,5232018: 25,9732019: 26,6102020: 27,2302021: 27,1882022: 27,8802023: 29,0942024: 29,88229,882

Undergraduate enrollment at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rose from 18,296 (Fall 2002) to 29,882 (Fall 2024).

Undergraduate enrollment — data
YearUndergraduates
Fall 200218,296
Fall 200318,514
Fall 200418,457
Fall 200518,860
Fall 200619,217
Fall 200719,796
Fall 200820,183
Fall 200921,339
Fall 201022,007
Fall 201122,543
Fall 201222,698
Fall 201323,360
Fall 201423,795
Fall 201524,066
Fall 201624,846
Fall 201725,523
Fall 201825,973
Fall 201926,610
Fall 202027,230
Fall 202127,188
Fall 202227,880
Fall 202329,094
Fall 202429,882
IPEDS Fall headcounts 2002–2024

First-year retention (full-time)

85%Fall 2023 cohortSkip to data table

The share of the reported first-time student group who returned the following year. This rate does not explain why others left.

80%85%200320232003: 77%2004: 79%2005: 80%2006: 82%2007: 83%2008: 85%2009: 84%2010: 85%2011: 86%2012: 85%2013: 86%2014: 88%2015: 88%2016: 86%2017: 86%2018: 88%2019: 88%2020: 87%2021: 86%2022: 86%2023: 85%85%
80%85%200320232003: 77%2004: 79%2005: 80%2006: 82%2007: 83%2008: 85%2009: 84%2010: 85%2011: 86%2012: 85%2013: 86%2014: 88%2015: 88%2016: 86%2017: 86%2018: 88%2019: 88%2020: 87%2021: 86%2022: 86%2023: 85%85%

First-year retention at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rose from 77% (Fall 2003) to 85% (Fall 2023).

First-year retention — data
YearRetention
Fall 2003 cohort77%
Fall 2004 cohort79%
Fall 2005 cohort80%
Fall 2006 cohort82%
Fall 2007 cohort83%
Fall 2008 cohort85%
Fall 2009 cohort84%
Fall 2010 cohort85%
Fall 2011 cohort86%
Fall 2012 cohort85%
Fall 2013 cohort86%
Fall 2014 cohort88%
Fall 2015 cohort88%
Fall 2016 cohort86%
Fall 2017 cohort86%
Fall 2018 cohort88%
Fall 2019 cohort88%
Fall 2020 cohort87%
Fall 2021 cohort86%
Fall 2022 cohort86%
Fall 2023 cohort85%
IPEDS Full-time cohorts 2003–2023
More about University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

18.8% of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's undergraduates carry Pell grants — the standard federal marker of lower-income enrollment. Carnegie classes University of Cincinnati-Main Campus as a primarily residential campus of 29,882 undergraduates — and 85.4% of the reported first-time, full-time student group returned for a second year.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's SAT section-percentile sums are 1160–1370 — their midpoint is above the OH four-year benchmark. These are not total-score percentiles. Put your own practice estimate on University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.

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How University of Cincinnati-Main Campus compares

State and national medians cover active bachelor-primary institutions, mixing public and private schools. Tuition uses in-state rates at public schools. These are broad reference points, not a ranking of similar schools or your likely bill.

Scorecard dates identify the release snapshot, not a shared measurement year. Earnings describe federally aided students who were working and not enrolled ten years after entry; cohorts and populations differ from the admissions and tuition figures.

Acceptance rate

Fall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus85.3%
Ohio median75.9%
National median76.8%

Tuition (in-state)

Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$13,976
Ohio median$29,500
National median$19,591

Median earnings (10 yr)

Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's snapshot: calendar years and dollar basis unverified.

Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (University of Cincinnati).

University of Cincinnati reporting group (shared)$54,810
Ohio median$52,356
National median$53,781
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Ohio and national reference values
Metric & basisUniversity of Cincinnati-Main CampusOhio medianNational median
Acceptance rateFall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS85.3%75.9%76.8%
Tuition (in-state)Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid$13,976$29,500$19,591
Median earnings (10 yr)Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot$54,810Shared group value$52,356$53,781

Published earnings by bachelor's field of study

For University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, these are federal subject groups (CIP), not departments. Median is the middle annual income.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus federal-aid recipients · graduated 2017–18 or 2018–19 · income measured 2022 or 2023 · inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars. Definitions and limits.

View 56 fields & earnings
Bachelor's field of study (CIP category)Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion
Computer Engineering$102,273
Computer and Information Sciences, General$100,975
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$98,364
Chemical Engineering$97,220
Information Science/Studies$93,694
Construction Engineering$92,984
Architectural Engineering$92,687
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$90,897
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$89,915
Civil Engineering$89,653
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$88,511
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$86,926
Mechanical Engineering$86,331
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$85,551
Finance and Financial Management Services$83,501
Insurance$81,489
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$79,742
Health and Medical Administrative Services$77,549
Mathematics$76,667
Accounting and Related Services$75,921
Economics$75,443
Business Administration, Management and Operations$75,398
International Business$74,145
Marketing$72,881
Chemistry$72,302
Design and Applied Arts$71,605
Legal Support Services$67,713
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$66,550
Architecture$65,449
Human Resources Management and Services$61,590
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning$60,699
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$60,441
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$60,001
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$59,703
History$59,290
Political Science and Government$58,863
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$58,004
Biology, General$57,443
International Relations and National Security Studies$57,228
Communication and Media Studies$56,818
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$55,075
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$54,599
Criminal Justice and Corrections$54,231
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$54,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$52,735
Public Health$51,990
Sociology$50,165
Social Work$49,465
Psychology, General$48,406
Journalism$48,331
Special Education and Teaching$48,124
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,019
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,483
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$43,570
English Language and Literature, General$40,360
Fine and Studio Arts$37,025

These 56 fields listed for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus measure earnings after completion. The $54,810 institution-level snapshot above measures earnings after entry; it is not the same cohort or a total for these fields. 41 additional University of Cincinnati-Main Campus fields have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules. Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (University of Cincinnati).

Frequently asked questions

What test-score data does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus report?

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's enrolled submitters had SAT section-percentile sums of 1160–1370 in Fall 2024. These are not total-score percentiles or a GPA requirement.

What is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's acceptance rate?

85.3% in the Fall 2024 cycle — 29,242 admitted from 34,285 applicants.

How much does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus cost?

In-state tuition is $13,976; out-of-state students pay $29,310. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.

What earnings data does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus report?

Median earnings ten years after entry: $54,810. Major figures measure four years after completion. Source and date limits.

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Data: IPEDS ADM2024 (Fall 2024 admissions, provisional) · IPEDS HD2024/IC2024 directory · College Scorecard 2026-06-10 release (institution and field-of-study files; earnings from Treasury records). Retrieved 2026-09-01. Chart dates follow this institution's available observations; the release date is not an academic year or an earnings year. Some records end earlier than others. Field-of-study cohort dates are shown with the table. Read the date and population definitions.

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