University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Cincinnati, Ohio · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 33,165
- Admitted
- 29,077
- Yield
- 23.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 75.8% in 2014–15 to 87.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 16,689 to 33,165 (+99%) over that period.
Its 87.7% rate makes University of Cincinnati-Main Campus more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 11%.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 16,689 | 12,647 | 75.8% | 4,618 |
| 2015–16 | 15,286 | 13,081 | 85.6% | 4,435 |
| 2016–17 | 19,370 | 14,803 | 76.4% | 5,011 |
| 2017–18 | 21,593 | 16,517 | 76.5% | 5,400 |
| 2018–19 | 23,296 | 17,033 | 73.1% | 5,329 |
| 2019–20 | 23,609 | 18,102 | 76.7% | 5,480 |
| 2020–21 | 23,960 | 18,306 | 76.4% | 5,242 |
| 2021–22 | 25,775 | 21,865 | 84.8% | 5,400 |
| 2022–23 | 29,025 | 25,024 | 86.2% | 6,369 |
| 2023–24 | 33,165 | 29,077 | 87.7% | 6,922 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 18,274 | 15,912 | 87.1% |
| Men | 14,891 | 13,165 | 88.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–670 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 570–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 36% |
How University of Cincinnati compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 87.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (29,077 admitted of 33,165 applicants).
Is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus test optional?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus received 33,165 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 29,077.
What SAT score do you need for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus typically scored 580–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.8% in 2014–15 to 87.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uc.edu/.