University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · public

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Admissions

Admit rate87.7%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1150–1360
Middle-50% ACT24–29
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$23,156
Grad rate72%
Median earnings (10 yr)$54,810
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Action2025-11-01
Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$50 (US) · $100 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policynever required

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~500 words each.

  1. What motivated you to choose your first-choice academic program? In your response, please share personal insights, interests, goals, or experiences—especially those not already included in your application.

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).