Overview

University of Cincinnati is a University institution located in Cincinnati, OH, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admissions
PO Box210091
Cincinnati, OH  45221-0091
United States

Contact Mr. Delonte LeFlore
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@uc.edu
Phone: 513-556-1405
Fax: 513-556-1105

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Horticultural Science
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Asian Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neurobiology And Anatomy
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Photojournalism
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, And Lan/wan Management/manager
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Architectural Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering/industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Arabic Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Hebrew Language And Literature
Linguistics
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Support Services, Other
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astrophysics
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

23,960

Applied

18,306

Accepted

28,657

Enrolled

Female Admissions

12,960

Females Applied

9,510

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

11,000

Males Applied

8,796

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for performing arts majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	February 5th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	606	560	650
SAT Math	619	560	680
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

12,598

In-state

27,932

Out-of-state

Fees

1,678

Full-time student fees

12,016

Room & board

7,034

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

8,419

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,439

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,245

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,141

Avg. Loan Aid

6,088

Avg. Grant Aid

7,131

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

41%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

28,657

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.6%
Black or African American	6.45%
White or Caucasian	73.87%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	4.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	4.14%
Other	2.72%

Gender

Male (49.91%)

Female (50.09%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	17%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Weekend, Homecoming and Annual Spring Concert

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Serve Beyond Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati Mountaineering Club, Rally Cats, Engineers Without Borders and UC League of Legends

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

3,285

Total Faculty

Full-time - 2,211

Part-time - 1,074

Male - 1,699

Female - 1,586