Cincinnati, OH
Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 88% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23,609 | 18,102 | 5,480 | 77% |
| 2020 | 23,960 | 18,306 | 5,242 | 76% |
| 2021 | 25,775 | 21,865 | 5,400 | 85% |
| 2022 | 29,025 | 25,024 | 6,369 | 86% |
| 2023 | 33,165 | 29,077 | 6,922 | 88% |
Fall 2023 applicants
15,912 of 18,274 women and 13,165 of 14,891 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 88% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 29,077 of 33,165 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
33,165 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 6,922 enrolled.
No. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 88% — it has become less selective.