UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (UC)
- 2624 Clifton Avenue
- Cincinnati, OH 45221
- OPEID College Code: 00312500
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- General Phone: (513) 556-6000
- President: Gregory H. Williams
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 31,134
- College Alias: UC
- College Mascot: Bearcats
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University of Cincinnati (UC) is one of the top 25 public research universities in the United States. Located in Ohio on what is considered one of the most beautiful college campuses in the world, the University of Cincinnati is ranked among the best national universities in 2010 by "US News and World Report" magazine. The UC has also been named a "green university" by the Princeton Review.
Among its notable alumni are Joseph B. Strauss, who designed San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, and George Rieveschl, who invented Benadryl, the world's first antihistamine. Albert Sabin, another UC graduate, developed the first oral polio vaccine.
History
Founded in 1819 as the Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohio, which merged around 1870 to become the University of Cincinnati. The first "Cooperative Education" program was established at UC in 1906. In 1977, the University of Cincinnati joined the University System of Ohio.
Academics
The academic calendar of the University of Cincinnati currently follows the quarter system, but will be transitioning to the semester system in the fall of 2012. Students may contact their academic advisors for assistance and guidance for successful semester conversion of academic units.
UC has 308 programs of study, and offers 49 Associate's, 103 undergraduate, 152 graduate and four professional degrees.
Colleges and Schools
The University of Cincinnati's 14 colleges and schools are:
- McMicken College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Allied Health Sciences
- College of Business
- Clermont College
- College-Conservatory of Music
- College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
- College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
- College of Engineering and Applied Science
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
- Raymond Walters College
- Graduate School
Student Life
Many choices for on-campus housing are offered at UC, including suite-style living, lifestyle floors (where you live with students from major, athletic team or honors program), and more. There are also numerous dining venues on the UC campus, including a Starbucks café and vegetarian options.
The Student Life Offices on the UC campus offers many resources and choices of clubs, groups, organizations and leadership opportunities including the African American Cultural & Resource Center, Bearcat Bands, Early Learning Center, Women's Center, Greek Leaders Council, Student Government, and more.
Traditions
The University of Cincinnati has several traditions, including its bearcat mascot, Lucy. The former bearcat mascot, Alice, was a fixture at UC's home athletics games for more than 12 years. Since 1008, Lucy has attended many "Bearcat" sporting events.
Athletics
The Cincinnati "Bearcats" athletics teams compete in many intercollegiate sports and they have won many national championships.
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main, Cincinnati Uptown Campus, the University of Cincinnati has several satellite campuses in the Cincinnati area:
- Cincinnati Uptown Campus: Uptown East Campus; Uptown West Campus
- Clermont Campus
- Medical Campus
- Raymond Walters Campus
- Reading Campus
- Victory Parkway Campus
Community Life
The Campus Recreation Center (CRC) is located on UC's Uptown Campus and is open to students, employees and the community for recreation and fitness. Many amenities are available, and events and activities at the CRC include guest lectures, parties, team-building events and sports tournaments. The Uptown East Campus offers recreation and exercise facilities at The Fitness Center.
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers excellent productions in drama, musical theatre and opera for students and community members. The CCM's annual Mainstage Series is a big attraction for the local community.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.uc.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,979 | 7,354 | 14,333 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,496 (64%) | 4,302 (58%) | 8,798 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,655 (37%) | 1,511 (35%) | 3,166 (36%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,805 | 57% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,794 | 88% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 21% | 15% | 48% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,777 | $4,451 | $2,030 | $5,071 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Number in Default | 253 | 227 | 265 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,719 | 6,877 | 9,075 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $9,399 | $9,399 | $9,399 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,399 | $9,399 | $9,399 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,922 | $23,922 | $23,922 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 | $1,225 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,702 | $9,240 | $8,799 |
| Other Expenses | $5,970 | $5,970 | $5,730 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,702 | $9,240 | $8,799 |
| Other Expenses | $5,970 | $5,970 | $5,730 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,970 | $5,970 | $5,730 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $26,346 | $25,884 | $25,153 |
| In-State | $26,346 | $25,884 | $25,153 |
| Out of State | $40,869 | $40,407 | $39,676 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $26,346 | $25,884 | $25,153 |
| In-State | $26,346 | $25,884 | $25,153 |
| Out of State | $40,869 | $40,407 | $39,676 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $16,644 | $16,644 | $16,354 |
| In-State | $16,644 | $16,644 | $16,354 |
| Out of State | $31,167 | $31,167 | $30,877 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 31,134 Undergraduate: 21,884 Graduate: 9,250
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,781 Female: 16,353
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,848 Female: 11,036
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,933 Female: 5,317
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 23,808 Part-Time: 7,326
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 18,247 Part-Time: 3,637
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,561 Part-Time: 3,689
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,854 | 6% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,836 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 151 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,022 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,721 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,627 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,636 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,214 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,435 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,512 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 770 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 46 | 0.1% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,799 | 4,982 | 1,817 |
| Faculty Status | 3,581 | 2,084 | 1,497 |
| Tenured Faculty | 981 | 975 | 6 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,345 | - | 2,345 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,520 | 2,025 | 1,495 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,851 | 1,647 | 1,204 |
| Primarily Research | 427 | 349 | 78 |
| Primarily Public Service | 130 | 12 | 118 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 655 | 625 | 30 |
| Other Professionals | 1,974 | 1,767 | 207 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 650 | 565 | 85 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 237 | 204 | 33 |
| Skilled Crafts | 44 | 44 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 71 | 67 | 4 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,394 (1,169) | $88,455 (679) | $69,223 (490) |
| Professor | $102,379 (446) | $106,093 (329) | $91,934 (117) |
| Associate Professor | $74,621 (381) | $78,384 (214) | $69,799 (167) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,436 (293) | $62,832 (123) | $58,703 (170) |
| Instructor | $43,884 (48) | $50,284 (13) | $41,507 (35) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,020 (67) | $69,599 (25) | $47,937 (42) |
| Professor | $101,288 (12) | $106,388 (6) | $96,188 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $95,403 (9) | $96,098 (3) | $95,056 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,653 (20) | $59,945 (12) | $64,216 (8) |
| Instructor | $17,161 (26) | $23,500 (4) | $16,008 (22) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,520 (1,236) | $87,336 (704) | $66,854 (532) |
| Professor | $101,868 (458) | $105,752 (335) | $91,289 (123) |
| Associate Professor | $74,700 (390) | $78,388 (217) | $70,075 (173) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,798 (313) | $61,607 (135) | $58,426 (178) |
| Instructor | $33,399 (74) | $42,976 (17) | $30,542 (57) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,590,577 | $3,997,122 | $2,593,455 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 498 | 281 | 217 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 439 | 270 | 169 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 157 | 65 | 92 |
| Football | 98 | 98 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Lacrosse | 32 | - | 32 |
| Soccer | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Swimming and Diving | 55 | 27 | 28 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $129,273 | $82,345 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $103,153 | $45,134 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 72 | 39 | 33 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | 51% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 36% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 26 | 22 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 16 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 11 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 14 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 16 |
| Robbery | 5 | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 51 | 40 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
- Reviewed on: April 18, 2012
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