# University of Cincinnati

Public college in Cincinnati, OH. IPEDS ID 201885.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 85% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $25,648 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 75%; beats 90% of OH colleges and 85% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,810; beats 65% of OH colleges and 55% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,974 |
| 30-48k | $18,092 |
| 48-75k | $22,492 |
| 75-110k | $27,596 |
| 110k+ | $29,616 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.5 years on average (39% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,810 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,974 | $80,883 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,092 | $81,414 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $22,492 | $101,214 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $27,596 | $124,182 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,616 | $133,272 | 6.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $32,171 in-state; about $47,505 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $13,976 in-state, $29,310 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,048; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 570–670; SAT math: 590–700; ACT: 24–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 33,165 applicants, 29,077 admitted, 6,922 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 85%, ACT 24–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 88%, ACT 24–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: gpa, talent; important: rigor; considered: class rank, test scores, essay, recommendations, extracurriculars, character, volunteer, work experience, interest
- Early decision: no; early action: no; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.67
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 39% of need met; 280 of 3808 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 1780 students, average $6,387
- Source: https://uc.edu/content/dam/refresh/provost-62/offices/ir/2026-2027-ay/CDS%202025%202026%20Main%20Campus%20updated%20faculty%20info%20and%20tuition%20and%20fees%2007062026.pdf

## Majors (97 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $83,489 | $102,273 | $21,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $69,548 | $100,975 | $23,203 |
| Electrical Engineering | $80,045 | $98,364 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $82,372 | $97,220 | $21,333 |
| Information Science / Studies | $68,864 | $93,694 | $23,000 |
| Construction Engineering | $71,751 | $92,984 | $25,480 |
| Architectural Engineering | $72,691 | $92,687 | $25,880 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $72,166 | $90,897 | $23,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $75,317 | $89,915 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,377 | $89,653 | $24,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $74,992 | $88,511 | $20,750 |
| Environmental Engineering | not reported | $86,926 | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,412 | $86,331 | $25,998 |
| Nursing | $71,105 | $85,551 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $59,067 | $83,501 | $21,549 |
| Insurance | not reported | $81,489 | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $72,390 | $79,742 | $33,814 |
| Health Administration | $57,183 | $77,549 | $39,352 |
| Mathematics | $48,914 | $76,667 | $20,970 |
| Accounting | $57,706 | $75,921 | $22,875 |
| Economics | $58,590 | $75,443 | $21,264 |
| Business Administration | $60,360 | $75,398 | $23,452 |
| International Business | $51,599 | $74,145 | $21,942 |
| Marketing | $50,636 | $72,881 | $23,000 |
| Chemistry | $47,387 | $72,302 | $23,750 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $52,526 | $71,605 | $25,851 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,549 | $67,713 | $25,258 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $32,621 | $66,550 | $26,263 |
| Architecture | $44,598 | $65,449 | $22,600 |
| Human Resources | $44,171 | $61,590 | $26,487 |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $46,122 | $60,699 | $25,464 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $44,438 | $60,441 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $23,758 | $60,001 | $25,987 |
| Dietetics | $48,483 | $59,703 | $27,000 |
| History | $31,217 | $59,290 | $23,756 |
| Political Science | $37,360 | $58,863 | $24,000 |
| Neuroscience | $33,094 | $58,004 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $34,092 | $57,443 | $24,500 |
| International Relations | $32,543 | $57,228 | $25,625 |
| Communications | $41,138 | $56,818 | $23,816 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,417 | $55,075 | $22,125 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,268 | $54,599 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice | $40,557 | $54,231 | $25,707 |
| Theatre | $25,070 | $54,000 | $25,980 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $46,270 | $52,735 | $53,508 |
| Public Health | $32,685 | $51,990 | $28,625 |
| Sociology | $42,507 | $50,165 | $24,250 |
| Social Work | $39,292 | $49,465 | $29,125 |
| Psychology | $33,513 | $48,406 | $24,250 |
| Journalism | $34,829 | $48,331 | $26,250 |
| Special Education | $42,347 | $48,124 | $25,046 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,607 | $47,019 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,618 | $46,483 | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $28,719 | $43,570 | $25,000 |
| English | $30,946 | $40,360 | $22,625 |
| Studio Art | $29,431 | $37,025 | $28,943 |
| Plant Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Programming | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $62,458 | not reported | not reported |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $30,504 | not reported | $25,000 |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| American Sign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,745 | not reported | $21,067 |
| Biochemistry | $48,348 | not reported | $19,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | $18,136 |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | $26,004 |
| Archeology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | $12,875 | not reported | $23,946 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Real Estate | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Marketing → Marketing specialist: median wage $75,750 (Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN), $72,790 (OH), $78,760 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $83,650 (Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN), $82,510 (OH), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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