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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Cincinnati, OH🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this public university enrolls over 41,000 students and admits about 85% of applicants. It's a large school where Business, Health Professions, and Engineering are the most popular majors. Graduates earn a median of $54,810 ten years after enrollment, with a 75% six-year graduation rate and 85% first-year retention.

Acceptance rate
85.3%
Enrollment
41,155
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
75%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1160 – 1370
ACT (composite)
24 – 29
GPA
3.42 – 4

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$17,974
family income
$30–48k
$18,092
family income
$48–75k
$22,492
family income
$75–110k
$27,596
family income
$110k+
$29,616
family income
19% receive Pell grants
37% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Cincinnati-Main Campus graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
18.2%
Health Professions
14.6%
Engineering
11.3%
Computer Science
7.1%
Communications
5.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$54,810
Earnings (6 yr)
$48,310
Completion
75%
Retention
85%
Median debt
$21,250

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 85.3%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

Admitted students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus typically have a GPA between 3.42 and 4 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1370 on the SAT. The ACT range is 24–29.

How much does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $17,974 per year, rising to $29,616 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.