Can you get into University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
Cincinnati, OH · Public · 29,882 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
85.3%
SAT middle 50%
1160–1370
median 1250
ACT middle 50%
24–29
median 27
Testing
Required
10% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
73%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What University of Cincinnati-Main Campus actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Cincinnati-Main Campus considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $32,171, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$17,974
- $30k–$48k$18,092
- $48k–$75k$22,492
- $75k–$110k$27,596
- Over $110k$29,616
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Common questions
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus admissions, answered
What is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus admits 85.3% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1160 and 1370. A score above 1370 clears the 75th percentile; below 1160, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus test-optional?
No. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus look for in an application?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus actually cost?
Sticker price is $32,171, but the average family pays $25,648 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $17,974 per year on average.
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