verifiedCampus View

UCM

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

location_onCincinnati, OH

PublicCity: LargeYellow Ribbon

open_in_newVisit Site

85%

Acceptance Rate

29,882

Total Students

$29k

Sticker Price

75%

Grad Rate

$55k

Median Salary

Want help deciding if University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is worth it?

Send this to a parent and ask them to help unlock personalized cost, fit, and planning tools.

Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

85%

Accessible

Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

85% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1160–1370

ACT Range24–29

GPA Avg3.8

groups29,882 students enrolled

schoolPublic · City: Large

Your MatchPlus Feature

85% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?

💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$29,310

Net Price

Not reported

$21,250Avg Debt

≈ $177/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$54,810/yr

Debt-to-income ratio39% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

Your Net Price EstimatePlus Feature

Most families overpay for college. See what University of Cincinnati-Main Campus actually costs for your income level.

💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate75%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate85%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$55k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

19:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

29.9k

Students

Large

schoolPublic · City: Large

Your Fit ScorePlus Feature

With a 75% graduation rate, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus beats most colleges. See if it fits your goals.

🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#42

US News

Top 50

#47

Forbes

Top 50

Deal Score63

Fair Value

diversity_131% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance19% Pell Grant Recipients

CD Quality ScoresPlus Feature

See how University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks on value, outcomes, and student satisfaction with our proprietary analysis

Get Plus →

156Days

scheduleApplication Countdown

Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

You have time to research and prepare thoroughly.

auto_awesomeAt a Glance

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public institution located in Cincinnati, OH. With approximately 29,882 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

63.24

/ 100

Fair Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

19:1

Test Score Ranges

1265

SAT

3.8

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$29,310

Room & Board$13,564

Avg Grad Debt$21,250

Popular Majors

Computer Engineering$83k/yr

Chemical Engineering$82k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$80k/yr

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$75k/yr

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$75k/yr

Architectural Engineering$73k/yr

How to Apply

calculateNet Price Calculator

workExplore Careers

Discover careers related to University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's top programs

Computer Engineering$83k/yr Chemical Engineering$82k/yr Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$80k/yr Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$75k/yr

boltThe Vibe

"University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

Rigor

Career

Social

Value

Signature StrengthGlobal Impact

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

attach_money

Funding

Federal + Private

science

Discovery

Research Centers

public

Impact

Patents & Innovations

Carnegie Classification

person_search

Undergrad Research