University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,099

3.87% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,827

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.78%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

84.8%

25,775 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

40,329

74.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72.5%

3,181 Graduates

About

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Hamilton County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus were General Marketing & Marketing Management (442 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (379 degrees), and General Finance (281 degrees).

In 2021, 11,947 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. 57.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (8,167 degrees), 9.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (879 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $10,099, which is $−18,893 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $10,099, which is $−18,893 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,827.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,099

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was $10,099. The cost of tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $−18,893 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,827

2021 Value

8.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,827. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus grew by 8.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,874

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was of $11,874 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.77% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 21.8% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.78%

2019 Default Rate

159

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was 1.78%, which represents 159 out of the 8945 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received 25,775 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.58% annual growth. Out of those 25,775 applicants, 21,865 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.8% acceptance rate.

There were 40,329 students enrolled at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in 2021. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

21,865

Accepted Out of 25,775

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was 84.8% (21,865 admissions from 25,775 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.58%, while admissions grew by 19.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2021)

525

Scores Submitted (2021)

10% of enrolled first-time students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 40,329 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is 30,074 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,255. This means that 74.6% of students enrolled at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.6% White, 7.61% Black or African American, 5.2% Asian, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.91% Two or More Races, 0.0868% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0496% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.9%), followed by White Female (35.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Black or African American Female (4.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40,329 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is 30,074 and the part-time enrollment is 10,255. This means that 74.6% of students enrolled at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Cincinnati-Main Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
27,269 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,068 enrolled students
Asian
2,099 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is 67.6% White, 7.61% Black or African American, 5.2% Asian, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.91% Two or More Races, 0.0868% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0496% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,016 students (2.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,873 more women than men received degrees from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is white (8,167 degrees awarded). There were 9.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (879 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is General Marketing & Marketing Management (442 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (379 degrees) and General Finance (281 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (183 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,148 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (749 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are Other managers (481,647 people), Software developers (429,728 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (341,263 people), Civil engineers (265,762 people), and Mechanical engineers (193,624 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in 2021 are Architecture and Related Services (183 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,148 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (749 degrees), Communications (503 degrees), and Legal (223 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are Architecture and Related Services (183 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,148 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (749 degrees), Communications (503 degrees), and Legal (223 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are Architectural, engineering & related services (578,208 people), Computer Systems Design (561,975 people), Elementary & secondary schools (400,755 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (395,920 people), and Construction (369,729 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.

Most Common (2021)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
442 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
379 degrees awarded
General Finance
281 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 442 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,037

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

6,910

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5,037 degrees were awarded to men at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, which is 0.729 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,910).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 270 degrees were awarded to men at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Mechanical Engineering, which is 4.43 times more than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 360 degrees were awarded to men at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 6.1 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is Female and White (76% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.47% of graduates (174 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
8,167 degrees awarded
Black or African American
879 degrees awarded
Asian
542 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is white (8,167 degrees awarded). There were 9.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (879 degrees).

2.46% of degree recipients (294 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
4,779 degrees awarded
White Male
3,388 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
574 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is white female (4,779 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3388 degrees).

Operations

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $1.81B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 226M (12.5%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 1.16B. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus employs 458 Associate professors, 413 Professors and 407 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are Male Professor (263), Male Associate professor (234), and Female Associate professor (224).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are: Management, with 767 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 535 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 427 employees.

Endowment

$1.81B

2021 Endowment

27.9%

growth from 2020

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $1.81B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus grew 27.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.42B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$151M - Federal
$7.18M - State
$45.7k - Local

As of 2021, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received $151M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.18M from state grants and contracts, and $45.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$531M

2021 Salaries

0.0847%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus paid a median of $531M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($1.16B) and a 0.0847% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$137M

Instructional Salaries

1,371

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus paid a total of $137M to 1,371 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

458 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

767 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus were Associate professor with 458 employees, Professor with 413 employees, and Assistant professor with 407 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus were Management with 767 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 535 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 427 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was Male Professor with 263 employees, Male Associate professor with 234 employees, and Female Associate professor with 224 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.