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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public four-year school in Cincinnati, OH, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1819[1]. It has about 29,882 undergraduates[7].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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207years of history[1]
  1. 1819Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingCity
Undergraduates29,882[7]
From abroad5.2%[7]

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Academics

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Costs

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Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot offered[2]
ScholarshipsOpen to international students[2]

As described by the school.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[7]
Room and board, on campus$13,564[7]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$17,526[7]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$32,171[7]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$13,976 / $29,310[7]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

TOEFL iBT 79[3]or IELTS 6.5
SAT optional[4]send it if it helps
November 1[5]Early Action, Fall deadline

SAT/ACT optional. An English proficiency test or an exemption is still required.

The page says: “SAT or ACT are optional.”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[5]
  1. Early Action, FallNovember 1[5]Required for the University Honors Program
  2. Rolling, FallMarch 1[5]
  3. Rolling, SummerMarch 1[5]
  4. Rolling, SpringNovember 1[5]

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[6]
$100 application fee[6]
Common Application[6]
Official school transcripts, in English or with certified translations[6]
English proficiency test score, or one of four exemptions[6]
Letter of recommendation (optional but preferred)[6]
English scoreTOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5[3]
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Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

TOEFL iBT
79[3]out of 120
TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale
4[3]out of 6
IELTS
6.5[3]out of 9
Duolingo
100[3]out of 160
PTE Academic
53[3]out of 90

Stated as a minimum[3]

Most colleges; College-Conservatory of Music lower (IELTS 6.0, DET 100/80/80). Sub-scores also required (TOEFL writing 20, speaking 15). SAT EBRW 480 / ACT English 19 also accepted.

Waiver or exemption: Page lists four exemption conditions (not captured).

TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.

SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1160 to 1370[7]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
24 to 29[7]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

85%[7]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
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Living in Cincinnati

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Clubs, sports and activities

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