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University of Cincinnati was established in 1819 and is a coeducational public research university. According to the 2007 rankings of The Center at Arizona State University, University of Cincinnati has received the "Public University Ranking in the Top 25 among Publics" honor. The main campus of this university is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. This urban campus is built on 473 acres of land and offers enrollment to more than 20,000 students.
The University of Cincinnati – Main Campus offers a host of certificate programs, associate degrees, post-bachelors, masters, first professional degrees, and programs in doctoral education.
The athletics teams of University of Cincinnati – Main Campus are nicknamed the Bearcats. The mascot is named Phoenix. The team colors are red and black. The athletics department fields teams in football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Cincinnati is known for its programs in engineering, music, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 630.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Cincinnati is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 29,319 students enrolled (24,733 full-time equivalent).
University Of Cincinnati offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
2624 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063
General Phone: (513) 556-6000
http://www.uc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 799 | speech and rhetoric, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, history, economics, social services, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 772 | marketing, business management, finance, accounting, operations management, organizational behavior, labor relations, human resources, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 718 | educational administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, health teaching, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Engineering | 577 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, biomedical engineering, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 515 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration, fire-fighting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 422 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery, pediatric nursing, nursing administration, neonatal nursing, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 316 | psychology, communication disorders, school psychology, physical therapist assistant, physical therapy, mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy |
| Medicine | 280 | medicine, pharmacy, health professions, pharmacy administration, medical scientist, neuroscience |
| Science | 268 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, physiology, developmental biology and embryology, human genetics, cell biology, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 226 | clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, audiology |
| Music | 215 | music performance, piano, voice, music theory and composition, music management, conducting, music, musicology, ... |
| Architecture and Planning | 196 | architecture, urban planning |
| Family and Social Work | 188 | social work, human development and family studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 182 | information technology, computer engineering, computer and info science, information science, data processing tech |
| Design | 165 | industrial design, interior design, fashion design, design and applied arts |
| Law | 147 | law, legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 102 | mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, computer engineering tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Media | 91 | radio and television, journalism, public relations |
| Fine Arts | 87 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 84 | medical records admin, environmental health, occupational health |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 58 | drama, theatre design, dance, directing |
| Mathematics | 47 | mathematics, statistics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 43 | dietitian |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 35 | commercial art |
| Religion and Philosophy | 20 | philosophy |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 12 | chemical tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | culinary arts services |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | horticultural science, turf management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Cincinnati in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,546 | 102 |
| Master's degree | 2,032 | 97 |
| First-professional degree | 363 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 326 | 53 |
| Associate's degree | 174 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 103 | 19 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 27 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 16 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Cincinnati had a total enrollment of 29,319 students (24,733 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 91% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
University Of Cincinnati offers campus housing for 3,124 of its 24,733 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cincinnati, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,876 | 8,902 | 75% | 3,560 | 40% |
| Men | 5,759 | 4,410 | 77% | 1,831 | 42% |
| Women | 6,117 | 4,492 | 73% | 1,729 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,399 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,922 |
| Room and board | $ 9,240 |
| Room charge | $ 5,523 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,717 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,275 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,970 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Cincinnati participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 312500)
University Of Cincinnati has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 681 | 276 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 90 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 516 | 445 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $112,611 | 3 | $96,285 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $94,382 | 8 | $85,755 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $56,035 | 12 | $70,892 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $26,667 | 21 | $14,870 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $75,216 | 45 | $48,175 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 334 | $103,796 | 114 | $90,758 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 229 | $76,655 | 172 | $68,188 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 136 | $62,841 | 171 | $57,033 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $50,548 | 40 | $44,579 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 715 | $86,092 | 499 | $67,666 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 215 | 152 | 367 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Track | 47 | 36 | 83 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 102 | 141 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Fashion/Apparel Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Arabic Language and Literature
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
MUSIC
Conducting
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell Physiology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Human/Medical Genetics
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
Toxicology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Cincinnati Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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