University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,723

2.61% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$22,767

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

4.73%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

76.4%

23,960 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

40,826

73% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

72.1%

3,288 Graduates

About

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Hamilton County, OH. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus were General Marketing & Marketing Management (434 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (416 degrees), and General Psychology (249 degrees).

In 2020, 11,520 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7,819 degrees), 10.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (772 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $9,723, which is $−18,840 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $9,723, which is $−18,840 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,767.

In 2020, 78% of undergraduate students attending University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,723

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was $9,723. The cost of tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $−18,840 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

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

Average Net Price

$22,767

2020 Value

18.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,767. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus grew by 18.5%.

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

$11,668

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was of $11,668 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 4.95% between 2019 and 2020. 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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 81.4% with respect to 2019, when 43% 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.

4.73%

2018 Default Rate

438

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was 4.73%, which represents 438 out of the 9263 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 23,960 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 1.49% annual growth. Out of those 23,960 applicants, 18,306 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.4% acceptance rate.

There were 40,826 students enrolled at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in 2020, and 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 28.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

18,306

Accepted Out of 23,960

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was 76.4% (18,306 admissions from 23,960 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 76.7%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 1.49%, while admissions grew by 1.13%.

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

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage

1,115

Scores Submitted

21% of enrolled first-time students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 40,826 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is 29,817 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,009. This means that 73% 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 70.2% White, 7.17% Black or African American, 4.87% Asian, 3.96% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0514% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.9%), followed by White Female (36.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40,826 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is 29,817 and the part-time enrollment is 11,009. This means that 73% of students enrolled at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% 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

88%

2020 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 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), 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

White
28,664
Black or African American
2,928
Asian
1,988

The enrolled student population at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is 70.2% White, 7.17% Black or African American, 4.87% Asian, 3.96% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0514% 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 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% 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, 1,054 students (2.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1862 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 (7,819 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (772 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is General Marketing & Marketing Management (434 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (416 degrees) and General Psychology (249 degrees).

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 (160 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,068 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (655 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 (549,920 people), Software developers (409,281 people), Physicians (409,260 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (327,709 people), and Postsecondary teachers (262,649 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are Architecture and Related Services (160 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,068 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (655 degrees), Communications (435 degrees), and Biology (544 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Dentists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

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 Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (603,768 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (588,975 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (576,823 people), Computer Systems Design (561,491 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (506,685 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

General Marketing & Marketing Management
434 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
416 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
249 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 434 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

4,829

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

6,691

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 4,829 degrees were awarded to men at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, which is 0.722 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,691).

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 2020, 291 degrees were awarded to men at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.82 times more than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 392 degrees were awarded to women at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 7.54 times more than the 52 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 34% 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, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is Female and Asian (81.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 4.47% of graduates (147 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
7,819 degrees awarded
Black or African American
772 degrees awarded
Asian
476 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is white (7,819 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (772 degrees).

3.39% of degree recipients (390 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
4,594 degrees awarded
White Male
3,225 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
514 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is white female (4,594 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,225 degrees).

Operations

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $1.41B, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $40.7M (2.88%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of $1.37B. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus employs 453 Associate professors, 421 Assistant professors, and 411 Professors. Most academics at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are Male Professors (265), Male Associate professors(240), and Female Assistant professors (238).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are: Management, with 756 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 490 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 427 employees.

Endowment

$1.41B

2020 Endowment

2.4%

decline from 2019

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $1.41B, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus declined 2.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.11B 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

$133M - Federal
$5.54M - State
$9.45k - Local

As of 2020, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received $133M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.54M from state grants and contracts, and $9.45k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$530M

2020 Salaries

2.17%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus paid a median of $530M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.37B) and a 2.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.78% growth from 2018 and a 3.58% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$134M

Instructional Salaries

1,381

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus paid a total of $134M to 1,381 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

453 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

756 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus were Associate professor with 453 employees; Assistant professor with 421 employees; and Assistant professor with 411 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus were Management with 756 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 490 employees; and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 427 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was Male Professor with 265 employees, Male Associate professor with 240 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 238 employees.

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