University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Admissions

University of Cincinnati is open admission with an 86% acceptance rate. Most students who apply get in, making this a safety school for many Ohio residents. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1160-1360 on the SAT or around 27 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's focus on admitting students ready for rigorous academics rather than chasing top selectivity. UC seeks students who want hands-on learning through its famous co-op program, which alternates classroom study with real work experience. The school values students interested in engineering, business, medicine, and other professional fields where practical experience matters as much as grades.