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Cincinnati, OH
85%
Acceptance Rate
29,882
Undergraduates
$29k
Out-of-state tuition
75%
6-yr grad rate
$55k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
85%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1160–1370
ACT Range (2023-24)24–29
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.00
29,882 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$29,310
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$25,648
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,250Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$54,810/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio39%
Why Go Here?
$55k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
29.9k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#110
Deal Score in OH
of 224 rated colleges
Deal Score76
Good value
31% First-Gen Students
19% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public college in Cincinnati, OH. It enrolls 29,882 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
76
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1160–1370
SAT (2023-24)
4.00
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$29,310
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)80%
Room & Board (2024-25)$13,564
Median Debt at Graduation$21,250
Highest-Earning 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
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$75k/yr
Architectural Engineering$73k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
5
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
B
Value
C
Outcomes
B
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $17,974 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $18,092 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $22,492 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $27,596 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,616 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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