University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Admission
Acceptance Rate
85.29%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.52%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,584
SAT Scores
1,260
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 34,285 students have applied and 29,242 students have allowed to admit to University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 85.29%). UC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.52 % where 6,584 students have finally enrolled out of 29,242 admitted students.
UC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Missouri-Columbia and Augusta University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.91%).
UC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.16%).
How to Apply to University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UC. UC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.uc.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.uc.edu/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.uc.edu/about/financial-aid.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://uc.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uc.edu/campus-life/veterans/education-benefits/new-students.html |
| Athletic | https://www.uc.edu/about/right-to-know.html |
| Disability Service | www.uc.edu/aess/disability.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,235). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | 1,260 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,235 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, 697 students submitted SAT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 640 | 700 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,260 | 1,370 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, 2,008 students submitted ACT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 29 |
UC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |