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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati,
OH
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate85%
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About University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati is a public, state university in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. University of Cincinnati was founded in 1819. The college enrolls around 40,281 students a year, including 28,999 undergrad students.
University of Cincinnati Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into University of Cincinnati. Around 85% of applicants get into University of Cincinnati each year. In 2022, 25,949 students applied to University of Cincinnati and 22,039 were admitted.
| University of Cincinnati Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 10% |
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University of Cincinnati is located Cincinnati.
If you want to see University of Cincinnati for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 71 and 75 to Cincinnati, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.
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College Info
University of Cincinnati Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Mar 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Cincinnati is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Cincinnati SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1160 - 1340
Math SAT Range
580 - 680
Reading SAT Range
570 - 670
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1340 and Above
Good
1160 to 1340
Avg
1160 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for University of Cincinnati students is 1223. Applicants with SAT scores of 1340 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Cincinnati, while applicants with SAT scores between 1160 to 1340 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1160 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Cincinnati.
University of Cincinnati Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$30,220
In State$47,232
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,892
$28,904
Fees
$1,678
$1,678
Housing
$15,350
$15,350
Books
$1,300
$1,300
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Cincinnati is like? There are approximately 40,281 students enrolled at University of Cincinnati, including 28,999 undergraduate students and 11,282 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 82% percent are from OH and 18% percent of students are from other states.
84%
Full Time16%
Part Time82%
In State18%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
40,281
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
85%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Mar 1
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