First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.uc.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1061 (4) & MATH 1062 (4) | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1081 (3), BIOL 1081L (1), BIOL 1082 (3), &…BIOL 1081 (3), BIOL 1081L (1), BIOL 1082 (3), & BIOL 1082L (1) | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1030 (3) and CHEM 1030L (1) | 4 credits |
| Statistics | 5 | STAT 1034 (3) & 1035 (3) | 6 credits |
| Computer Science A | 5 | IT 1090C (3) and IT 2045C (3) | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | EVST 1011 (3) & EVST 1012 (3) | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 5 | GEOG 1004 (3) & GEOG 1005 (3) | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1013 (3) & 1014 (3) | 6 credits |
Show all 15 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1061 (4) & MATH 1062 (4) | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1081 (3), BIOL 1081L (1), BIOL 1082 (3), &…BIOL 1081 (3), BIOL 1081L (1), BIOL 1082 (3), & BIOL 1082L (1) | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1030 (3) and CHEM 1030L (1) | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1040 (4), CHEM 1040L (1), CHEM1041 (4), &…CHEM 1040 (4), CHEM 1040L (1), CHEM1041 (4), & CHEM 1041L (1) | 10 credits |
| Statistics | 5 | STAT 1034 (3) & 1035 (3) | 6 credits |
| Computer Science A | 5 | IT 1090C (3) and IT 2045C (3) | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | EVST 1011 (3) & EVST 1012 (3) | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 5 | GEOG 1004 (3) & GEOG 1005 (3) | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1013 (3) & 1014 (3) | 6 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ARTH 1001 (3) & ARTH 1002 (3) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | FAM 1000BLOCK (6) | 6 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | AFST1000BLOCK (3) | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 1001 (5) & CHIN 1002 (5) | 10 credits |
| English Language and Composition and English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1001 (3) & ENGL 2001 (3) | 6 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITAL 1002 (5), ITAL 2015 (3), & ITAL 2016 (3) | 11 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LATN 1001 (5) & LATN 1002 (5) | 10 credits |
Source: uc.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 455 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 336 |
| Psychology | 315 |
| Finance | 303 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 204 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 204 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 203 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 188 |
Show the other 112 majors
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 178 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 176 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 156 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 150 |
| Chemical Engineering | 109 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 109 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 107 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 103 |
| Social Work | 97 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 95 |
| Accounting | 92 |
| Management Science | 92 |
| Architecture | 86 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 86 |
| Political Science and Government | 82 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 79 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 77 |
| Civil Engineering | 74 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 68 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 67 |
| Information Technology | 65 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 64 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 63 |
| Computer Engineering | 60 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 59 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 59 |
| Construction Engineering | 56 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 55 |
| Environmental Studies | 53 |
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Neuroscience | 44 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 44 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 43 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 43 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 43 |
| Economics | 43 |
| Real Estate | 39 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 39 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 34 |
| Architectural Engineering | 34 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 32 |
| Public Health | 32 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 31 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 31 |
| Interior Design | 31 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 31 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 31 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 30 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 28 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 28 |
| Journalism | 28 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 27 |
| History | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 26 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 26 |
| Music Performance | 25 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 24 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 23 |
| Creative Writing | 22 |
| Insurance | 21 |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 18 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 17 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 17 |
| Financial Mathematics | 17 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 16 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 14 |
| Fire Services Administration | 14 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 14 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 14 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 14 |
| Radio and Television | 14 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 12 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 11 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Voice and Opera | 11 |
| Archeology | 10 |
| Acting | 10 |
| Music | 10 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 9 |
| Family and Community Services | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 9 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 7 |
| Horticultural Science | 7 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 6 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 6 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
| General Literature | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Astrophysics | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 2 |
| History, Other | 1 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 |
| Hebrew Language and Literature | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #9 for Medical laboratory scienceof 50 colleges
- #14 for Architectural engineeringof 31 colleges
- #22 for Real estateof 38 colleges
- #24 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
- #25 for Pre-pharmacyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
9% of men in fraternities · 7% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cincycru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
2,302,815 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.2 of 20
Elevation
799 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
16.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
27 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,346 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Art Academy of Cincinnati2 mi
- Xavier University2 mi
- Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science5 mi
- Mount St. Joseph University7 mi
- Northern Kentucky University8 mi
- Thomas More University8 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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