University of Cincinnati: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The University of Cincinnati is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 73%. With 14 colleges and over 150 bachelor's programs, the University of Cincinnati offers diverse educational opportunities ranging from music and art to medicine and engineering. The university has a 16-to-1 student/faculty ratio, 14 libraries, and numerous high-ranking academic programs. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Cincinnati was awarded a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. On the athletic front, the Cincinnati Bearcats compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to University of Cincinnati? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of Cincinnati had an acceptance rate of 73%. For every 100 students who applied, 73 students were admitted, making University of Cincinnati's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

University of Cincinnati requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 20% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Cincinnati's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to University of Cincinnati scored between 580 and 670, while 25% scored below 580 and 25% scored above 670. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 580 and 700, while 25% scored below 580 and 25% scored above 700. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1370 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at University of Cincinnati.

Requirements

Note that University of Cincinnati does not require the SAT writing section. University of Cincinnati does not superscore SAT results; your highest combined score from a single test administration will be considered.

ACT Scores and Requirements

University of Cincinnati requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 91% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Cincinnati's admitted students fall within the top 26% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to University of Cincinnati received a composite ACT score between 24 and 29, while 25% scored above 29 and 25% scored below 24.

Requirements

University of Cincinnati does not require the ACT writing section. Note that University of Cincinnati does not superscore ACT results; your highest combined score from a single test administration will be considered.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of University of Cincinnati's incoming freshmen class was 3.61. These results suggest that most successful applicants to University of Cincinnati have primarily A and high B grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to University of Cincinnati. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

The University of Cincinnati, which accepts nearly three-quarters of applicants, has moderately selective admissions. Admitted students tend to have grades and standardized test scores that are at least a little above average. However, University of Cincinnati also has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay, short answer essay, and optional letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories and achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside University of Cincinnati's average range.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. Successful applicants typically have high school averages of "B" or higher, combined SAT scores of 1000 or higher, and ACT composite scores of 20 or better. Your chances of being admitted improve if your numbers are a little above these lower ranges.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Admissions Statistics.