
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.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students University of Cincinnati accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of Cincinnati has a total student population of about 36,000, with undergraduate students making up about 69% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $20,100. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $9,300-$11,000
- Out-of-State: $25,000-$29,590
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $390-$470 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,000-$1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 83% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 61% | $6,876 |
Receiving Student Loans | 53% | $7,200 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Cincinnati may offer services to students like:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Graduation Rates
The overall graduation rate of University of Cincinnati is around 58%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 22% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 28% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 5% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Dietetics Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- Nurse Midwifery Education Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Cincinnati is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-A classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (372)
- Basketball (372)
- Track and Field (372)
- Football (372)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Horticultural Science (B, C)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, M)
- Urban Planning (B, D, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Neuroscience (B, D)
- Physiology (M)
- Human Genetics (M)
- Developmental Biology and Embryology (D, M)
- Pharmacology (D, M)
- Immunology (D, M)
- Epidemiology (D, M)
- Molecular Biology (D, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (D, M)
- Cell Physiology (D)
- Biostatistics (D, M)
- Environmental Toxicology (D, M)
- Molecular Medicine (D)
- Toxicology (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Advertising and Marketing (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Finance (B, C, M)
- Business Administration (B, C, D, M)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (B, C)
- Management Science (M)
- Operations Management (B, C)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (C)
- Human Resources (M)
- International Business (B, C)
- Hospitality Administration and Management (B)
- Real Estate (B, C)
- Commerce (C)
- Taxation (C, M)
- Human Resources Management (C)
- Insurance (B)
- Retailing and Retail Operations (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Public Relations (C)
- Radio and Television (B)
- Journalism (B, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (B, M)
- Information Science (B)
- Computer (B, M)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (C)
- Web Design (C)
- Data Modeling & Database Administration (DBA) (C)
- Computer Networking
Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D, M)
- Early Childhood Education (A, B)
- Health Teacher Education (B, C, D, M)
- Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments (C)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (C, D, M)
- Education, Teaching of the Gifted and Talented (C)
- Secondary Education (B)
- Middle School Teacher (B, M)
- Special Education (B, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (M)
- ESL (C)
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (D, M)
- Science Teacher (C)
- Music Teacher Education (B, M)
- Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision (C)
- Art Teacher Education (M)
- Guidance Counselor (D)
- Educational Administration (D)
- Educational Assessment, Testing and Measurement
- Learning Sciences
- Education, Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Engineering (B, M)
- Computer Engineering (B, D, M)
- Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering (D, M)
- Architectural Engineering (B)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
- Software Engineering (C)
- Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Technology
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology (B)
- Computer Engineering (B)
- Architectural Engineering (A)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician (A)
English Language and Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
- Creative Writing (B, C)
- English (D, M)
- Technical and Business Writing (C, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, M)
- Asian Studies (B)
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies (C)
- Latin American Studies (C)
- European Civilization Studies (C)
- African-American Black Studies (B)
- African Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Human Development, Family Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B, C, M)
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (C)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (B)
- Japanese Language and Literature (C)
- German Language and Literature (B, M)
- French Language and Literature (B, C, M)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B, D, M)
- Hebrew Language and Literature (B)
- Chinese Language and Literature (C)
- Arabic Language and Literature (C)
- Italian Language and Literature (C)
- Ancient Greek Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Family Practice Nurse (C, M)
- Adult Health Nurse (C, M)
- Medical Technology (B, C)
- Medicine (D)
- Medical Records Administrator (B)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (B)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Communication Disorders (B, D, M)
- Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management (M)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (B, C)
- Respiratory Therapy (B)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Medical Scientist (C, M)
- Nurse Midwife (M)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (C, M)
- Nursing Practice (D)
- Nurse Anesthetist (M)
- Pediatric Nursing (C, M)
- Nursing Administration (M)
- Nuclear Medicine (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Audiology, Hearing Sciences (C, D)
- Public Health (M)
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (C)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services (C)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (D, M)
- Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing (M)
- Nursing Education (C)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (D)
- PreMed Studies (C)
- Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (C, M)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (C)
- Clinical and Industrial Drug Development (C, M)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (M)
- Dietetics (C)
- Environmental Health (M)
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene (M)
- Health Informatics (C)
- Public Health, Community Nurse (M)
- Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition (B, C, M)
- Museum Studies (C)
- Historic Preservation and Conservation (C)
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Financial Mathematics (B)
- Math (B, C, D, M)
- Statistics (D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, C, D, M)
- Religious Studies (C)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, C, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, M)
- Astrophysics (B)
Precision Production
- Woodworking (C)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- School Psychology (C, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Policy
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Science Technology
- Chemical Technology (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, D, M)
- Fire Services Administration (B)
- Fire Science (A)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B, C, D, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B, C, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- Cartography and GIS (B, C)
- Urban Studies (B)
- Political Science and Government (C)
- Archaeology (B)
- Social Science (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Commercial and Advertising Art (B)
- Music Performance (B, D, M)
- Industrial Design (B)
- Fashion Design (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Interior Design (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Design and Applied Arts (M)
- Piano and Organ (B, D, M)
- Voice and Opera (B, D, M)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B, M)
- Film Studies (C)
- Art History (B, M)
- Arts, Entertainment,And Media Management, General (M)
- Dance (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, D, M)
- Conducting (D, M)
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology (D)
- Music History, Literature, and Theory (M)
- Design and Visual Communications
- Intermedia, Multimedia
- Music
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