University of Cincinnati UC Online

Highlights

• Some competency-based learning
• Awards credit for life experiences
• Awards credit for military training
• Offers an online student orientation

Overview

Part of the University System of Ohio, the University of Cincinnati (UC) has a long history of undergraduate and graduate research, fostering world-changing scholarship, innovation and entrepreneurship. Founded in 1819, UC is among the largest universities in the nation with about 36,600 students enrolled. The public, space-grant university offers a number of nationally ranked programs and more than 600 total programs of study ranging from certificates to first professional and doctoral. UC's distance learning programs date back to 1984 with its Open Learning Fire Science program. Today, 5,600 students enroll in UC online programs through a dozen UC colleges. The university's online programs follow an asynchronous format, allowing students the flexibility to access course materials on their schedule.

• Ranked #1 among The Best Online Colleges in Ohio
• Ranked among The Best Online Colleges
• Ranked among The Best Online Teaching Degrees

University of Cincinnati Online Degrees

University of Cincinnati Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition ∓ Admissions Info

Accreditation

University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition (in-state/out-of-state) -- $389 in-state / $404 out-of-state

Graduate tuition (in-state/out-of-state) -- $640 in-state / $655 out-of-state

Admissions and Transfer Info

University of Cincinnati admission requirements vary by program.

Freshman applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, ACT or SAT scores and official high school transcripts.

Transfer students must submit college or university transcripts as well as high school transcripts, if they've completed fewer than 30 college credits.

Those applying for a graduate program must submit college transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE or GMAT scores and TOEFL/IELTS scores, if applicable.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
• Region: Midwest
• Retention Rate: 86%
• Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
• Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 76%
• Graduation Rate: 69%
• Cost Per Credit: Undergrad: $389 in-state / $404 out-of-state
  Grad: $640 in-state / $655 out-of-state
• Address: 2624 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45221 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: About 36,600
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 17 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 62%

Online Degrees at the University of Cincinnati

Significant University of Cincinnati online degree rankings:
#1 Best Online College in Ohio
Ranked among the Best Online Colleges

Online Associate Degree Programs