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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH·Public·~85% acceptance

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public university in Cincinnati, OH. Admissions are accessible, with about 85% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $25,648 per year after financial aid. About 73% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,810 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$25,648/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $32,171
Aid cuts ~$6,523/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Mar 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1370
ACT (middle 50%)24–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
73%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$48,310
median earnings, 6yr
$54,810
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Cincinnati-Main Campus reads an application

What University of Cincinnati-Main Campus values

Very important
Grades (GPA)Talent / ability
Important
Course rigorApplication essays
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
How much does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus cost?
At University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, the average net price after aid is about $25,648 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $32,171 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1370 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT.
What are University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's application deadlines?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Mar 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rates Grades (GPA) and Talent / ability as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Course rigor and Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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