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Colleges / University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate85%
Acceptance Rate85%

University of Cincinnati Student Life

University of Cincinnati is on a 137-acre campus in the urban setting of Cincinnati, Ohio.

University of Cincinnati Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Cincinnati students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Cincinnati has fraternities and sororities.

University of Cincinnati has the Serve Beyond Cincinnati. In fact, more students participate in the Serve Beyond Cincinnati than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Cincinnati include University of Cincinnati Mountaineering Club, Rally Cats, Engineers Without Borders and UC League of Legends.

University of Cincinnati students' favorite campus traditions are Welcome Weekend, Homecoming and Annual Spring Concert.

Does University of Cincinnati Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Cincinnati.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for freshman
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus –– 22%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing –– 6,600
Number of Students Living On-Campus –– 6,000
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus –– 78%

University of Cincinnati offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Cincinnati students live off campus. In 2022, 22% of undergrads at University of Cincinnati lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 78% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Cincinnati. There are 6,600 spots available in on-campus housing for all 28,910 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 6,000 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Cincinnati offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Cincinnati Athletics

At University of Cincinnati there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Cincinnati:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Indoor Track NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is University of Cincinnati Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Cincinnati is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Cincinnati campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Cincinnati offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Cincinnati

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Cincinnati, take Interstates 71 and 75 to Cincinnati, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Ohio you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Cincinnati's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Cincinnati

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University of Cincinnati Students

49%

Women

51%

Men

84%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

82%

In State

18%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

72%

7%

5%

5%

4%

4%

3%

0.08%

0.03%

Undergraduate Students

28,910

Graduate Students

11,371

Non-Resident / International Students

1,263

University of Cincinnati Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

40,281

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

85%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,276

Out-of-State

$29,610

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Mar 1
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