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The University of Cincinnati (UC or Cincinnati, informally Cincy) is a public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1819 and had an enrollment of over 53,000 students in 2024, making it the second-largest university in Ohio.[6] It is part of the University System of Ohio. The university's primary uptown campus and medical campus are located in the Heights and Corryville neighborhoods, with branch campuses located in Batavia and Blue Ash, Ohio.

Key Information

The university has 14 constituent colleges, with programs in architecture, business, education, engineering, humanities, the sciences, law, music, and medicine. The medical college includes a leading teaching hospital and several biomedical research laboratories, with developments made including a live polio vaccine and diphenhydramine.[7] UC was also the first university to implement a co-operative education (co-op) model.[8]

The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".[9] UC's athletic teams are called the Cincinnati Bearcats and compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

History

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Early history

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The University of Cincinnati building in 1874

In 1819, Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohio were founded in Cincinnati. Local benefactor Daniel Drake founded and funded the Medical College of Ohio. William Lytle of the Lytle family donated the land, funded the Cincinnati College and Law College, and served as its first president. The college survived only six years before financial difficulties forced it to close. In 1835, Daniel Drake reestablished the institution, which eventually joined with the Cincinnati Law School.[10]

In 1858, Charles McMicken died of pneumonia and in his will he allocated most of his estate to the City of Cincinnati to found a university. The University of Cincinnati was chartered by the Ohio legislature in 1870[11] after delays by livestock and veal lobbyists angered by the liberal arts-centered curriculum and lack of agricultural and manufacturing emphasis [citation needed]. The university's board of rectors changed the institution's name to the University of Cincinnati.[12]

Expansion and 20th century

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University of Cincinnati campus in 1904, with the original McMicken Hall in the forefront

By 1893, the university expanded beyond its primary location on Clifton Avenue and relocated to its present location in the Heights neighborhood. As the university expanded, the rectors merged the institution with Cincinnati Law School, establishing the University of Cincinnati College of Law. In 1896, the Ohio Medical College joined Miami Medical College to form the Ohio-Miami Medical Department of the University of Cincinnati in 1909. As political movements for temperance and suffrage grew, the university established Teacher's College in 1905 and a Graduate School in the College of Arts and Sciences in 1906.[13] The Queen City College of Pharmacy,[14] acquired from Wilmington College (Ohio), became the present James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy.[15]

In 1962, the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music was acquired by the university. The Ohio legislature in Columbus declared the university a "municipally-sponsored, state-affiliated" institution in 1968.[16] During this time, the University of Cincinnati was the second oldest and second-largest municipal university in the United States.[citation needed] In 1971, the university became one of the first institutions in the United States to offer a women's studies course, which was taught by Monika Triest and Sylvia Tucker.[17]

Modern history

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By an act of the Ohio Legislature, the University of Cincinnati became a state institution in 1977.[13]

In 1989, President Joseph A. Steger released a Master Plan for a stronger academy.[18] Over this time, the university invested nearly $2 billion in campus construction, renovation, and expansion ranging from the student union to a new recreation center to the medical school. It included renovation and construction of multiple buildings, a campus forest, and a university promenade. The plan also includes the Sigma Sigma Commons, which was completed in 1998 as a part of the organization's centennial.[19]

Upon her inauguration in 2005, President Nancy L. Zimpher developed the UC21 plan, designed to redefine Cincinnati as a leading urban research university. In addition, it includes putting liberal arts education at the center, increasing research funding, and expanding involvement in the city.[20]

In 2009, Gregory H. Williams was named the 27th president of the University of Cincinnati. His presidency expanded the accreditation and property of the institution to regions throughout Ohio to compete with private and specialized state institutions, such as Ohio State University. His administration focused on maintaining the integrity and holdings of the university.[21] He focused on the academic master plan for the university, placing the academic programs of UC at the core of the strategic plan. The university invested in scholarships, funding for study abroad experiences, the university's advising program as it worked to reaffirm its history and academy for the future. Neville Pinto is the current and 30th president of the university.

In the wake of the George Floyd protests in 2020, a list of demands related to racial equity at the University of Cincinnati were sent to administrators by the Black Round Table and the UC Student Government, which included hiring more Black faculty, making the UC Police Department budget public, making Election Day and Juneteenth university holidays, and removing Charles McMicken's name across campus, as McMicken was a slave owner.[22][23] Some of the demands had been made by the Irate 8 group in 2015 following the killing of Samuel DuBose by a UC Police Department officer.[24][25] In 2022, the university removed McMicken's name from campus.[26]

In 2025, under government mandate, the school announced that it would not strip away its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, however within a week the university replaced certain signs on the men's and women's bathrooms with ones that said "biological men" and "biological women".[27] and announced they would preemptively comply with Ohio Senate bill 1 and executive orders from the Trump administration. The signage was quickly changed back after backlash and multiple campus-wide protests. The University has since committed to preserving DEI initiatives.

Despite these commitments, on June 24, 2025 the University announced that they would be closing down their LGBTQ Center, Women's Center, African American Cultural and Resource Center, as well as Ethnic Programs and Services.

Campuses

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Uptown campus

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Entrance to main campus at UC

The Uptown campus includes the West, Medical, and Victory Parkway campuses. The West campus is the main campus and includes 62 buildings on 137 acres (0.55 km2) in the Heights neighborhood of Cincinnati.[28] The university moved to this location in 1893. Most of the undergraduate colleges at the university are located on the main campus. The exceptions are part of the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center on the medical campus. The Japanese Language School of Greater Cincinnati, a supplementary school for Japanese citizens, moved to UC in 1984,[29] and was held in fourteen rooms at Swift Hall.[30] It was scheduled to move to the Northern Kentucky University (NKU) on July 1, 1993.[31]

Vontz Center for Molecular Studies, designed by Frank Gehry, is part of the medical campus.

The medical campus contains nineteen buildings on 57 acres (230,000 m2) in the Corryville neighborhood of Cincinnati.[32] It is located diagonal to West campus on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The undergraduate colleges of Allied Health Sciences and Nursing, the graduate colleges of Medicine, and the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy are located there. The hospitals located there include the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and Cincinnati VA Medical Center.

The Victory Parkway campus was formerly home to the College of Applied Science. It is roughly 3 miles (4.8 km) from the main campus in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati and overlooks the Ohio River. When it merged with the College of Engineering to become the College of Engineering and Applied Science many of the classes were moved to the main campus, but limited courses are still taught there. There is a shuttle that runs between this and the main campus throughout the day.

The Engineering Research Center, designed by UC alumnus Michael Graves, was designed to look like a four-cylinder engine.

Numerous buildings on campus were designed by notable architects, causing the university to receive attention from architects and campus planners for beauty and design.[33][34]

Building Architect Year
Crosley Tower A.M. Kinney Associates 1969
Engineering Research Center Michael Graves 1994
Aronoff Center for Art and Design Peter Eisenman 1996
College-Conservatory of Music Pei Cobb Freed and Partners (Henry Cobb) 1999
Vontz Center for Molecular Studies Frank Gehry 1999
Tangeman University Center Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects 2004
Steger Student Life Center Moore Ruble Yudell 2005
Campus Recreation Center Morphosis (Thom Mayne) 2006
Lindner Athletic Center Bernard Tschumi 2006
Care/Crawley Building STUDIOS Architecture 2008

Off-campus facilities include the Center Hill Research Facility, UC Reading Campus & UC Metabolic Diseases Institute, Cincinnati Center for Field Studies,[35] Cincinnati Observatory, and 1819 Building.[36]

Regional campuses and online

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An aerial view of UC Blue Ash College

Blue Ash College was founded in 1967 as the first regional campus of the university.[37] It is located in Blue Ash, Ohio. The Clermont College in Batavia, Ohio, opened in 1972. Both campuses offer numerous associate's and bachelor's programs; however, students who begin their degrees at UC's regional campuses have the opportunity to transition to the Uptown campus to complete their degree.[38]

UC Online offers over 120 graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs through an online distance education platform.

Sustainability

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The CARE/Crawley Building on the UC Academic Health Center campus

In the autumn of 2010, the University of Cincinnati maintained its position in green and sustainability initiatives by being named one of only 286 "Green Colleges" by The Princeton Review. The university has received this distinction each year since.[39] UC was the only public university in Ohio and the only university in the Southern Ohio region included on this list. Some of the programs that helped achieve this distinction include: a bike share program where UC students can rent bikes from the university, an expanded recycling program, improved and expanded campus transportation options, the addition of vehicle charging stations, fuel pellet use in place of coal, greatly decreased energy and water use throughout campus, and the addition of 6 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings since 2005.[40] In 2007, former university president Nancy Zimpher signed the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment, which confirms the university's dedication to reducing its environmental impact and take the necessary steps to become climate neutral.[41]

In 2010, UC opened up a privately funded athletic practice facility and women's lacrosse stadium named Sheakley Athletic Complex. As a continued effort to go green, a chilled water thermal energy storage tank was placed under the fields and at night water is chilled and then used to air-condition buildings on campus. The storage tank helps the university reach annual energy savings of about $1 million.[42] In the fall of 2010, the university began placing "All Recycling" containers throughout campus. This expansion of recycling efforts and receptacles provides a greater opportunity for students, staff, and visitors to participate in recycling a broader range of materials. In 2010, UC recycled just over 4,600 tons of material, which was a 23 percent increase over the previous year.[43]

Academics

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Undergraduate admissions

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Undergraduate admissions statistics
2023 entering
class[44]Change vs.
2018
Admit rate87.7%
(Neutral increase +14.6)
Yield rate23.8%
(Decrease −7.5)
Test scores middle 50%[i]
SAT Total1160–1340
(among 11% of FTFs)
ACT Composite24–29
(among 36% of FTFs)
High school GPA
Average3.7
  1. Among students who chose to submit
  2. Percentages among students whose school ranked

Admission to the University of Cincinnati is classified as "selective" in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.[45] The Princeton Review gives Cincinnati an "Admissions Selectivity Rating" of 85 out of 99.[46] The college extends offers of admission to 87.7% of all applicants after holistic review that includes examination of academic rigor, performance and admissions test scores.[44]

Of all matriculating students, the average high school GPA is 3.7. The interquartile range for SAT scores in math and reading are 570–690 and 580–670 respectively, while the range for ACT scores is 24–29.[44]

Reputation and rankings

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Academic rankings
National
Forbes[47]245
U.S. News & World Report[48]152 (tie)
Washington Monthly[49]310
WSJ/College Pulse[50]468
Global
ARWU[51]301–400
QS[52]721-730
U.S. News & World Report[53]210 (tie)

In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked the university's undergraduate program 152nd (tied) among 436 national universities, and 81st among public national universities. U.S. News also ranks UC fifth for co-ops/internships.[48] Amongst global universities, UC was ranked 210th (tie) of 2,249.[53]

Colleges and schools

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Arts & Sciences Hall on the Uptown campus

The university is divided into 14 colleges:[54]

The College of Arts and Sciences is the university's largest college, with 21 departments, eight co-op programs, and several interdisciplinary programs. Winston Koch invented the first electronic organ at the College of Engineering and Applied Science.[56] The College of Law is the alma mater of 27th U.S. president and 10th chief justice William Howard Taft, who also served as the college's dean when it integrated with the University of Cincinnati in 1896.

The College of Medicine is the university's medical school;[57] it includes a leading teaching hospital and several biomedical research laboratories. In the 1950s Albert Sabin developed the live polio vaccine at the College of Medicine. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) was developed here by George Rieveschl in 1946. UC also established the first emergency medicine residency program. In 2008, it became the first medical college in the country to implement the multiple mini interview system for its admission process.[7][58][59]

The university has two regional campuses: Blue Ash College in Blue Ash, Ohio, and Clermont College in Batavia, Ohio.[60]

UC is also the home of the Institute for Policy Research, a multidisciplinary research organization which opened in 1971. The center performs a variety of surveys and polls on public opinion throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, primarily through telephone surveys.

Co-operative education

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Baldwin Hall, home of the College of Engineering and Applied Science

The University of Cincinnati is the originator of the co-operative education (Co-Op) model.[8] The concept was invented at UC in 1906 by Herman Schneider, Dean of the College of Engineering at the time. The program generally consists of alternating semesters of coursework on campus and outside work at a host firm, giving students over one year of relevant work experience by the time they graduate. All programs in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, Architecture programs, all design programs in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, and Information Technology in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, require co-operative education experience to graduate.

University Honors Program

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Each year UC welcomes roughly 375 students, or usually the top 5–8% of students, to the University Honors Program. Students admitted into the Honors program typically meet the following qualifications: an ACT composite score of 32 or higher, an SAT score of 1400 or higher (critical reading and math combined), and either an unweighted high school GPA of 3.6 or a weighted high school GPA of 3.8.[61]

The program is centered around students taking part in "experiences". Experiences are defined as "fall[ing] within one of five competencies: community engagement, creativity, global studies, leadership, and research."[62] Experiences could take the form of Honors Seminars, which are certain three credit-hour courses, Pre-Approved Experiences, which consist of programs the Honors Program has already deemed to meet the requirements of an experience, and Self-Designed Experiences, where students design their own experience plan to submit to the Honors Program for approval. Students are required to complete at least five experiences before graduation.[63][64]

Research

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The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".[9] According to the National Science Foundation, UC spent $480 million on research and development in 2018, ranking it 54th in the nation.[65]

Libraries

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Walter C. Langsam Library is the main library at UC.

The University of Cincinnati has 13 libraries, which are housed in 11 different facilities. The university library system has holdings of over 4 million volumes and 70,000 periodicals. The average circulation is around 451,815 items and 116,532 reference transactions. The University of Cincinnati is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the OhioLINK consortium of libraries.

  • Walter C. Langsam Library (main library)
  • Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library
  • Archives and Rare Books Library
  • Ralph E. Oesper Chemistry-Biology Library
  • John Miller Burnam Classical Library
  • Albino Gorno Memorial Music (CCM) Library
  • Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
  • College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Library
  • College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) Library
  • Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library
  • Robert S. Marx Law Library
  • Clermont College Library
  • Blue Ash College Library

Student life

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Student body composition as of May 2, 2022
Race and ethnicity[66] Total
White 74%
 
Black 7%
 
Other[a] 7%
 
Asian 5%
 
Hispanic 4%
 
Foreign national 4%
 
Economic diversity
Low-income[b] 18%
 
Affluent[c] 82%
 

Housing

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Campus Recreation Center Residence Hall, one of the newer dormitories on campus

6,500 students live on campus in ten residence halls that offer both traditional and suite style options. Students also have the option to live in themed housing, which include honors, business, and STEM-specific floors. In the fall of 2012, Campus Recreation Center Housing (CRC) was named on The Fiscal Times' list of "10 Public Colleges with Insanely Luxurious Dorms".[67] Nearly 80% of Uptown Campus incoming freshman students live on campus their first year.[68]

In recent years, record freshman classes and increased interest by upperclass students has led to higher demand than supply for on-campus residence halls. To meet this demand, UC Housing and Food Services has added residence halls (Morgens Hall in 2013) and purchased block leases at University Park Apartments, Campus Park Apartments (formerly Sterling Manor), University Edge Apartments, and Stetson Square Apartments near campus.[68] This has pushed the "on-campus" housing student population higher. UC's largest residence hall, Calhoun, was recently renovated, being finished in January 2023.[69] Neighbors to Calhoun, Siddall Hall closed for renovation in December 2023 and is set to reopen in August 2024.[70] UC Housing & Food Services[71] manages ten undergraduate residence halls.

The university also offers limited housing to graduate students. Bellevue Gardens is an apartment community owned and operated by the university. It is located close to the Academic Health Center (AHC) and medical campus. Two off-campus university-affiliated (but not university-managed) housing options were introduced in 2005: Stratford Heights and University Park Apartments. All leases in the Stratford Heights housing area have been terminated, and control of the housing complex reverted to University control as a residence hall in the summer of 2009.

Programs

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The Tangeman University Center, designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, houses several food courts and other student amenities.

The Center for First-Year Experience provides leadership for each student's first-year experience and related academic program. The center serves as a resource for all the university's undergraduate colleges and programs. The program is a collaboration between UC colleges, academic programs, and student groups and is designed to help freshmen with the transition from high school to college.[72]

Learning communities are groups of about 20–25 students as well as faculty. Students take two classes together throughout their first year on campus, based on their major or area of study. There are nearly 120 learning communities to choose from. They are offered in the following colleges: College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, College of Nursing, and the College of Arts & Sciences. A few majors require freshmen to be in these learning communities. Many of these groups have specialized courses taught by their academic advisor.[73]

The Transition and Access Program, which does not lead to a degree, allows certain disabled adults to take classes, interact with other students, and intern at companies. After four years, participants receive a certificate of completion.[74]

The University of Cincinnati was one of the first universities in the country to be classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Community Engagement focused university and was one of only 35 research universities on this list.[75]

Student organizations

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The Campus Green activity space in 2017

Student Activities & Leadership Development (SALD)[76] oversees over 550 registered student organizations ranging from student government to religious organizations to spirit groups. Housed in the Steger Student Life Center, the divisions overseeing these groups include Club Sports Board, Diversity Education, Greek Life, Leadership Development, Programming, RAPP, Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate Student Government.[77] Other Student Life offices on campus include the African American Cultural & Resource Center, Bearcat Bands (the largest and oldest student group at UC), Early Learning Center, Ethnic Programs & Services, University Judicial Affairs, Resident Education & Development, Wellness Center, and Women's Center.

Greek life

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Fraternities and sororities have been a part of the university since 1840. There are over 2,500 students participating in fraternities and sororities, which represents approximately 11% of the undergraduate population (Uptown Campus). 52 chapters have called UC home over the years, and currently includes 39 social fraternities and sororities: 21 Interfraternity Council fraternities, nine Panhellenic Council sororities, seven National Pan-Hellenic Council (three fraternities and four sororities), and two non-affiliated (Delta Phi Lambda and Phi Sigma Rho) organizations.[78]

Media

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There are several media outlets for university students. The student newspaper, The News Record, has been in production for more than 130 years, taking its current name in 1936.[79] It is an independent, student-run newspaper and not attached to any academic program; therefore any student, regardless of program, is able to apply and work for the newspaper. A student-run radio station named Bearcast is housed in the College-Conservatory of Music on campus. The programming streams online as opposed to a traditional radio station and, like the News Record, is open to any student attending the university. There is also a television station called UCast.[80]

The 48-hour Cindependent Film Festival is held each year for the general public. The festival has featured guest speakers and filmmakers including Fraser Kershaw, as well as speakers and artists from Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. Actors, directors, editors, and composers are showcased at the MainStreet Cinema for students and professionals.[81][82]

Athletics

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Main article: Cincinnati Bearcats
Baseball Hall of Fame member Sandy Koufax is regarded as one of the sport's greatest pitchers.

The university competes in 19 Division I (NCAA) sports, and its athletics teams are known as the "Bearcats". Since July 1, 2023, have been members of the Big 12 Conference. They were previously members of the American Athletic Conference (The American), Big East Conference, Conference USA (of which they were a founding member), the Great Midwest Conference, the Metro Conference, and the Mid-American Conference, among others.

The university hosts various club sports, some of which are distinguished as Club Varsity.[83] Some include the Bearcat hockey team and the club rowing team, which produced 2000 and 2004 Olympian Kelly Salchow.[84]

Notable Cincinnati Bearcats athletes include Sandy Koufax, Miller Huggins, Oscar Robertson, Jack Twyman, Omar Cummings, Kenyon Martin, Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, Mary Wineberg and Tony Trabert.

National championships

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The university has four individual and six team championships. The Bearcats won the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship in 1961 and 1962, both times against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Charles Keating won the 1946 200-meter butterfly national title for UC as a member of the men's swimming team, and, most recently, Josh Schneider did the same in the 50-yard (46 m) freestyle in 2010.[85] In women's diving, Pat Evans (3 m dive – 1989) and Becky Ruehl (10 m dive – 1996) have brought home titles for the Bearcats. The UC dance team has won four National Championships from 2004 through 2006 and again in 2009. They are the first team in UC history to capture three consecutive national titles. They remain one of the top dance programs in the country and are the winningest team in University of Cincinnati history. In 2009 the dance team was also selected to represent the United States in the first world dance championships where they won the gold medal in all three dance categories.[86]

Athletic facilities

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Nippert Stadium is home to the Cincinnati Bearcats football program.

All of the athletic facilities, with the exception of Fifth Third Arena and UC Baseball Stadium, are open 24/7 for student use.[87]

The Richard E. Lindner Varsity Village, a key feature of UC's athletic complex, was commissioned as part of the university's entry into the Big East Conference. Opened in 2006, it serves as the hub of UC's athletic facilities. The complex includes the Richard E. Lindner Center, which offers spaces for training, meetings, studying, and classrooms, as well as the George and Helen Smith Athletics Museum. The Varsity Village project also includes several notable venues: Gettler Stadium, home to the soccer team; the Trabert-Talbert Tennis Center; UC Baseball Stadium, which replaced Johnny Bench Field; and Sheakley Lawn, an open athletic field for student use.

Nippert Stadium serves as the home field for the Cincinnati Bearcats football team and occasionally hosts women's lacrosse games. A permanent home for UC football, the Indoor Practice Facility & Performance Center is being built on the site of Sheakley Field. The field will provide an all-weather home for Cincinnati football practices and year-round workouts and have direct access to the Performance Center's weight room, training room and performance nutrition fueling stations. Construction started in April 2023, and the goal for completion is the spring of 2025.[88]

The UC Baseball Stadium is the home field for the Cincinnati Bearcats baseball team. In 2020, former Cincinnati Reds owner and alumna Marge Schott's name was removed from the name of the UC Baseball Stadium, following a unanimous vote by the university's board of trustees.[89][90] The vote was in response to a petition by former UC baseball player Jordan Ramey which garnered nearly 10,000 signatures.[90]

The Armory Fieldhouse is home to UC's indoor track and field teams, and it was once the venue for the men's and women's basketball teams. Fifth Third Arena is the current home for UC's men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the volleyball team. Ben and Dee Gettler Stadium is where the women's soccer team and the men's and women's track and field teams compete. The Trabert-Talbert Tennis Center is dedicated to the UC women's tennis team. Lastly, the Keating Aquatics Center is home to the UC men's and women's swimming and diving teams, completing the diverse range of athletic facilities available at the university.

Notable alumni and faculty members

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Main article: List of University of Cincinnati people

Notes

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References

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The is a located in , . Founded in 1819 through the chartering of Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohio, it traces its origins to early 19th-century educational efforts in the and became a municipal before transitioning to state affiliation. As of fall 2025, the university enrolls 53,682 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, making it one of the largest universities in the Midwest. UC is distinguished for inventing in , the world's first program to systematically integrate academic with alternating periods of paid, full-time , now third-largest globally with students earning over $94 million annually in such placements during the 2024-2025 . This model, originating in the , emphasizes practical and has produced contributions across industries, underscoring UC's commitment to as a core institutional strength. As a Carnegie-classified R1 research university, it supports extensive scholarly activity, including partnerships in health sciences and , while its athletic teams, the Bearcats, compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Big 12 Conference.

History

Founding and early development (1819–1900)

The University of Cincinnati traces its origins to 1819, when the chartered two separate institutions in : , intended for liberal arts instruction, and the Medical College of Ohio, focused on . College opened its doors on November 9, 1819, enrolling approximately 70 students in classes held at the former Lancaster Seminary building on Fourth and Walnut Streets, with Reverend Elijah Slack serving as its first president and primary instructor. The Medical College of Ohio, founded by physician Daniel Drake, commenced lectures that same year, becoming the first medical school established west of the Allegheny Mountains and emphasizing practical training amid 's growing frontier economy. Both early institutions faced chronic financial to enrollment, reliance on tuition, and economic fluctuations in the young , leading to suspend operations by 1825 while the Medical persisted through mergers and relocations. Efforts to revive higher education coalesced around philanthropic bequest from McMicken, a New Orleans-based businessman who died in 1858 and willed real holdings valued at approximately $1 million to the of for the creation of a university comprising two colleges—one for literary, philosophical, and historical studies, and another for scientific and mechanical pursuits. Legal challenges delayed implementation until 1869, when the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the bequest's validity. In April 1870, the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation authorizing Cincinnati to accept McMicken's endowment and formally establish the University of Cincinnati as a municipal institution, incorporating assets from the dormant Cincinnati College, the thriving Medical College of Ohio, and other local entities like the Cincinnati Law School. The university's Academic Department, precursor to the College of Arts and Sciences, began instruction in 1873-1874 under provisional leadership, with initial classes emphasizing classical languages, mathematics, and sciences in rented facilities before permanent grounds were acquired. By the 1880s, enrollment grew modestly to a few hundred students, supported by city funding and private donations, though administrative challenges persisted, including debates over curriculum expansion and faculty recruitment amid the university's non-sectarian, publicly oriented mission. Through the late 19th century, the university consolidated its medical program by fully integrating the Medical College of Ohio in 1896, enhancing its reputation for clinical training with facilities on a dedicated campus site. Engineering instruction emerged informally in the 1890s via the Mechanical Department, laying groundwork for formal collegiate status by 1900, as Cincinnati's industrial boom demanded technical education aligned with McMicken's vision for applied sciences. This period marked the transition from fragmented predecessor schools to a unified municipal university, prioritizing accessible education for local talent without religious affiliation.

Expansion and municipal affiliation (1900–1945)

Under the presidency of Charles W. Dabney, who took office in 1904, the University of Cincinnati deepened its municipal affiliation with the City of Cincinnati, establishing itself as a publicly funded institution aligned with urban development and local workforce needs. Dabney advocated for the university to function as a genuine partner to the city, a commitment symbolized by the 1904 university seal, which incorporated elements of Cincinnati's municipal crest to underscore this bond. This era saw reliance on city tax revenues and bond issues for operational funding and infrastructure, enabling tuition-free or low-cost access primarily for Cincinnati residents while prioritizing practical education over elite academic pursuits. Expansion accelerated with programmatic innovations and physical growth. In 1900, engineering formalized as a dedicated department, evolving into the of Engineering by 1905. A landmark development occurred in 1906 with the launch of the world's first program in engineering, initially involving 27 students who alternated classroom study with paid industrial work, fostering tied to Cincinnati's . That year also marked the establishment of the of Commerce (later business), which integrated into UC in 1912, alongside the renaming of McMicken College to the of Liberal Arts. By 1919, engineering and commerce merged into a single college, and in 1922, an architecture department was added within it. Infrastructure developments supported this growth, often financed through municipal bonds such as the 1909 initiative promoted for university facilities. Key constructions included Van Wormer Hall, dedicated as the first campus library in 1903, and the completion of Cincinnati General Hospital in 1915, enhancing medical training collaborations with city services. Memorial Hall was erected in 1924 to honor war dead and host assemblies. In 1934, architect Samuel Hannaford designed McMicken, Hanna, and Cunningham Halls along Clifton Avenue, expanding academic capacity. World War I prompted temporary expansions, with approximately 400 students engaging in military drills in 1917 and Camp Cincinnati barracks built to house 1,000 students in the Students' Army Training Corps. Health sciences advanced with the College of Nursing offering its first baccalaureate degrees around 1916, formalizing a four-year program by 1938—the nation's oldest—and renaming to the College of Nursing and Health in 1942. During World War II, accelerated curricula in 1943 accommodated early high school graduates, sustaining enrollment amid national mobilization. These efforts, rooted in municipal oversight, positioned UC as the second-oldest and second-largest municipal university in the U.S. by mid-century, emphasizing applied education over theoretical research.

Postwar growth and state integration (1945–2000)

Following , the University of Cincinnati experienced a significant enrollment surge driven by the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the , which provided educational benefits to returning veterans. By 1946, nearly 20,000 students enrolled, with a substantial portion being veterans; two-thirds of the June 1949 graduating class consisted of veterans utilizing these benefits. To accommodate this rapid expansion, the university constructed Vetsville in 1946, a temporary housing complex of barracks for veterans and their families that operated until 1957, and erected additional temporary classrooms from repurposed structures in 1947 near the chemistry building. Enrollment reached 13,783 students by 1950, including approximately 7,000 in evening programs, reflecting sustained demand amid national trends where veterans comprised nearly half of college admissions by 1947. Infrastructure development accelerated through the mid-century to support academic and research expansion. The university opened the Tangeman University Center Bridge in 1965 as a central campus hub, while the UC Blue Ash campus launched in 1967 with 632 students, expanding to nearly 5,000 by 2000 to serve regional needs. These efforts aligned with broader postwar investments in facilities, including engineering and applied sciences programs that had admitted women during the war effort and continued to grow. By the late 1960s, amid national campus unrest—such as the 1970 closure following the Kent State shootings and Vietnam War protests—enrollment and operations stabilized, setting the stage for further integration. The university's transition to full state integration addressed fiscal pressures from municipal sponsorship and enrollment growth. In 1967, Cincinnati voters approved a measure for municipal sponsorship paired with state affiliation, initiating a transitional phase in 1968 that designated UC as "municipally sponsored, state-affiliated." This culminated in a formal agreement on April 9, 1976, between UC's Board of Directors, the city of , and the Ohio Board of Regents, leading to state institution status effective July 1, 1977, via legislative act. The shift enhanced funding stability and aligned UC with Ohio's public university system, supporting continued expansion; by 2000, total enrollment exceeded 42,500, ranking it the 18th largest U.S. university. Later initiatives, such as the 1989 Campus Master Plan, further modernized infrastructure by prioritizing green spaces and demolishing outdated structures like Sander Hall in 1991.

Contemporary era and innovations (2000–present)

In the 21st century, the University of Cincinnati has pursued sustained expansion in enrollment and research capacity, with total student numbers rising from 33,180 in 2000 to a record 53,235 in fall 2024 and further to 53,682 in 2025, driven by increases in undergraduate (up 3.3% to 42,566 in 2025), online (11% growth to 9,300 in 2024), and transfer enrollments (6% to 2,000 in 2024). This growth reflects targeted recruitment and program enhancements amid national demographic pressures on higher education enrollment. Leadership transitions emphasized innovation and urban engagement, including the 2019 bicentennial celebration that highlighted historical contributions while launching forward-looking initiatives. The "Next Lives Here" strategic direction, implemented from 2020, prioritizes academic excellence, invention, and societal impact through pillars like Research 2030 and Urban Futures, fostering partnerships in areas such as life sciences and sustainable technologies. Under this framework, the university has advanced research outputs, including a 2025 collaboration yielding efficient biofuel production methods via microbial engineering and national lab integration. Athletic programs reached new prominence with the university's entry into the on July 1, 2023, transitioning from the American Athletic Conference and enabling against larger institutions in . Recent innovations also include tech transfer successes like an endometriosis diagnostic emerging from , supporting Cincinnati's growing sciences sector. These developments position the university as a key driver of regional economic impact, with ongoing investments in facilities like the 1819 Innovation Hub to accelerate commercialization.

Campuses and infrastructure

Uptown West and East campuses

The Uptown West and East campuses serve as the principal sites for the University of Cincinnati's academic, research, and medical activities in Cincinnati, Ohio. Uptown West functions as the main academic core, encompassing 137 buildings and 9,297,240 square feet of space dedicated to instruction, administration, and student life. This campus hosts colleges such as engineering, design, architecture, art, and planning (DAAP), as well as arts and sciences, with key structures including Baldwin Hall for engineering administration and classrooms, McMicken Hall for central university functions, and the College-Conservatory of Music complex. Athletic facilities like Nippert Stadium and the Carl H. Lindner Jr. Fifth Third Arena support Division I sports, while residence halls such as Calhoun Hall and student commons areas accommodate undergraduates. Uptown East, oriented toward health sciences, includes 59 buildings spanning 3,678,608 square feet and integrates closely with clinical operations. It features the College of Medicine, Medical Sciences Building for research and education, Health Sciences Building with 117,000 square feet of labs and classrooms, and the CARE/Crawley Building for advanced medical training. Adjacent to UC Medical Center, the only academic medical center and Level I trauma facility in the region, this campus emphasizes biomedical research, including historical contributions like the development of a live polio vaccine. The Vontz Center for Molecular Studies exemplifies modern architectural integration for scientific inquiry. Both campuses, located in the Clifton Heights and Corryville neighborhoods, connect via internal roads, shuttle services, and pedestrian routes, bordered by Clifton Avenue to the south and Martin Luther King Drive to the north. This layout facilitates over 41,000 students' access to 500-plus organizations and urban amenities, with parking garages, bike facilities, and ongoing construction enhancing . Sustainability efforts, including central utility , support operational efficiency across the sites.

Regional and satellite campuses

The University of Cincinnati maintains two regional campuses, UC Blue Ash College and UC Clermont College, designed to extend access to its academic programs in suburban locations surrounding the primary Uptown campus in . These campuses emphasize affordable tuition, small class sizes, and a range of associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs, with seamless transfer pathways to the main campus for degree completion. UC Blue Ash College is located on a 135-acre in Blue Ash, a northern of , serving over 4,000 students annually through more than 50 academic programs. Enrollment at the has shown steady growth, with recent expansions including renovated facilities to accommodate increasing demand as of fall 2025. The college focuses on foundational and applied education in fields such as , health professions, and engineering technology, while integrating University of Cincinnati resources like opportunities. UC Clermont College operates from a 91-acre wooded site in Batavia Township, Clermont County, approximately 25 miles east of , as an open-access prioritizing accessibility for diverse learners. It enrolls several thousand students, with full-time numbers exceeding 1,100 and total enrollment rising more than 5 percent in recent fall terms, reflecting heightened regional demand. Like its counterpart, UC Clermont provides over 50 programs with rolling admissions, emphasizing associate degrees that align with needs and baccalaureate pathways within the UC . No distinct satellite campuses beyond these regional operations are maintained by the university, which instead concentrates off-campus extensions through these established suburban hubs to support commuter and non-traditional students in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Facilities, sustainability, and urban integration

The University of Cincinnati manages 124 buildings encompassing approximately 15 million square feet of space, with Facilities Management providing maintenance, repair, cleaning, recycling, and utilities services across these assets. Key academic and research facilities include the College of Engineering and Applied Science's on-campus structures such as Baldwin Hall, Rhodes Hall, the Old Chemistry Building, and the Mantei Center, alongside off-campus sites like the Center Hill Campus for large-scale testing facilities. The College-Conservatory of Music operates the CCM Village, featuring advanced classrooms, studios, and performance venues, including a television studio, audio recording studio, virtual production studio, and Bearcast Radio Station. In the medical domain, the CARE/Crawley Building, completed in 2008, offers 240,000 square feet dedicated to laboratories, research, teaching, and library functions on the medical campus. Sustainability efforts at the university are guided by a Climate Action Plan initially published on September 15, 2009, and updated with a new Sustainability Plan in May 2019, focusing on carbon inventory and reduction strategies. Under the leadership of UC Utilities, the institution transitioned to 100% sourcing, contributing to broader innovations recognized in awards as of April 2024. Campus-wide initiatives span the , energy efficiency, systems, , and transportation, with LEED certifications underscoring commitments; as of 2021, three , including the Carl H. Lindner of Business facility, achieved LEED Gold status, while 11 others hold certified or silver ratings. The university's uptown integrates into Cincinnati's urban fabric, primarily situated and Corryville neighborhoods, fostering synergies with surrounding professional, artistic, and social environments. Urban integration manifests through initiatives like Urban Impact, which promotes collaborations with external partners to enhance human conditions and sustainability . Partnerships, such as the planned 1,200-bed development with the Clifton Heights Urban , community needs while expanding capacity in adjacent areas. Academic programs, including the offered by the School of , emphasize the built environment, urban life, and growth processes, often incorporating internships to bridge and municipal dynamics. The Simpson Collective for Urban Futures, located , supports and work focused on urban challenges, further the .

Governance and administration

Leadership structure

The governance of the University of Cincinnati is vested in a Board of Trustees consisting of eleven members—nine voting trustees appointed by the of with the of the [Ohio Senate](/page/Ohio Senate), plus two non-voting trustees. The Board exercises ultimate authority over university policies, fiscal management, academic programs, property, and personnel appointments, including the selection of the president. Monica Turner, president of Procter & Gamble's operations, serves as chair following her unanimous election on January 13, 2025; her trustee term expires in 2026. The president acts as the , directing administrative operations, academic affairs, and strategic initiatives under Board oversight. Neville G. Pinto holds this role, supported by an Executive Leadership Team that includes vice presidents for key functions. The academic hierarchy flows from the president to the interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, John W. Weidner, who oversees 16 deans of colleges, schools, and libraries, such as those for the College of (Greg C. Postel), Lindner College of Business (Marianne Lewis), and College of Engineering and Applied Science (interim dean John Emmert). Administrative leadership includes specialized vice presidents reporting to the president, including Patrick (senior vice president for and administration), O. Rich Bundy (university advancement), and Ryan Hays (executive vice president and chief and officer, incorporating health affairs and research). The President's Cabinet convenes senior executives, deans, and directors—such as athletics director John Cunningham and Lori Ross—to advise on policy and priorities. This structure emphasizes decentralized authority across academic, operational, and domains while maintaining Board accountability.

Financial management and economic impact

The University of Cincinnati's operating budget for 2025 totals $1.85 billion, encompassing expenditures across instruction, , auxiliary services, and administration. Funding derives primarily from tuition and fees, state appropriations via Ohio's formula-driven State Share of Instruction (SSI), federal and private grants, and auxiliary revenues such as housing and athletics. The budget planning process originates at the departmental level, with oversight from vice-presidential units and final assembly by the Office of Budget Management to align with institutional priorities. For FY2025, the plan includes a controlled drawdown of $38.5 million from prior-year accumulated resources to support operations amid stable tuition increases of 1%. The university's endowment stands at $2.33 billion as of FY2025, ranking 78th among U.S. and Canadian institutions, managed through the UC Foundation with 1,565 individual funds dedicated to scholarships, faculty support, and programmatic needs. Annual financial reporting, audited per government standards, emphasizes net position growth and reinvestment strategies, though the athletics department reported an $8.6 million operating deficit in FY2024 due to a 15% expense increase outpacing revenue gains from affiliation. Economically, UC generates a $10.6 billion annual impact in the Greater Cincinnati region, supporting over 125,000 jobs through direct , spending, and effects, while contributing $22.7 billion to Ohio's statewide economic base via multiplier effects from , , and co-op programs. This assessment, derived from input-output modeling by the UC Economics Center, attributes impacts to $1.8 billion in annual and $1.2 billion in and expenditures. Such contributions underscore UC's as a key anchor institution, fostering regional GDP growth estimated at 5-7% attributable to university activities.

Policy reforms and controversies

In response to Ohio Senate Bill 1, enacted in 2025 and effective June 27, which prohibits public universities from maintaining offices or programs dedicated to (DEI), the University of Cincinnati closed its central Office of Equity and Inclusion and four identity-based cultural centers on June 24, 2025. The affected centers included those focused on African American, LGBTQ, women's, and experiences, with the university citing legal compliance requirements finalized by its Board of Trustees. President Neville Pinto emphasized in a June 24 announcement that the changes aimed to support the community amid "fast-moving legal and policy" shifts, while removing DEI references from university websites and materials as early as February 2025. The DEI closures sparked protests, including a February 25, 2025, demonstration where hundreds of students and faculty confronted President Pinto and trustees, opposing the anticipated dismantling of programs they viewed as essential for marginalized groups. In August 2025, the university renamed its African American Cultural and Resource Center by removing "African American" from the title, prompting criticism from student groups who argued it diminished visibility amid the ban. Some student-led efforts persisted, such as reallocating funds from student fees to revive LGBTQ events like "Big Welcome" in September 2025, bypassing direct university control. A February 2025 initiative to install bathroom signs specifying "biological men" and "biological women" drew widespread backlash for perceived exclusion, costing $16,000 before removal in April after President Pinto deemed it an administrative error. The university apologized and reverted to standard signage, highlighting tensions over sex-based policies in campus facilities. Free speech policies have faced longstanding scrutiny; a 2012 federal court ruling permanently enjoined restrictions confining expressive activities to a 0.1% "" on campus, following a lawsuit by students over signature-gathering bans. Despite reforms, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) rated UC a D- in its 2025 rankings, citing ongoing student perceptions of a restrictive climate, including a 2023 reprimand of a faculty member for TikTok videos on issues, who was mandated to undergo free speech . The U.S. Department of Education launched investigations into UC in 2025 for alleged failures to address complaints, including vandalism of Jewish students' spaces, leading to a December 2024 voluntary resolution agreement mandating enhanced reporting and training protocols. Additional probes examined civil rights compliance in graduate programs and DEI practices under federal scrutiny.

Academics

Admissions, enrollment, and demographics

The University of Cincinnati employs a test-optional admissions policy for its undergraduate programs, permitting applicants to apply without submitting SAT or ACT scores, a practice extended beyond the COVID-19 disruptions to evaluate candidates holistically based on high school performance, curriculum rigor, and other factors. For students who submit scores, the middle 50% range for admitted freshmen includes ACT scores of 23–29 and SAT scores of 1140–1330, with an average SAT composite around 1250–1260 among enrolled students. The average high school GPA for admitted students is 3.69, reflecting moderate selectivity with an overall acceptance rate of 85–88% in recent cycles; for instance, approximately 85% of 34,285 applicants were admitted in the most recent reported class. Total enrollment reached a record 53,235 students in fall 2024 across all campuses, including undergraduate and graduate levels, marking continued growth from prior years. System-wide undergraduate enrollment stood at 42,566, up 3.3% from the previous year, while first-year freshmen numbered about 8,700, a slight 1.8% decline amid broader national trends in high school graduating classes. On the main Clifton Campus, undergraduate enrollment was 33,572 and graduate enrollment 12,012 as of fall 2024, comprising the core of the university's urban operations. The student body demographics reflect a predominantly domestic, in-state typical of a large in , with international students numbering 4,899 in the 2023–2024 , representing roughly 9% of total enrollment. Gender distribution is nearly even among full-time students, with approximately 16,685 females and 16,388 males reported in recent data. Racial and ethnic composition for the main campus shows students at 64.76% (about 28,067 individuals), Black or African American at 8.30% (3,596), Asian at 5.53% (2,397), and smaller shares for /Latino, two or more races, and other categories, underscoring a majority demographic with modest diversity gains over time driven by targeted recruitment.
Demographic CategoryPercentage (Main Campus, Recent Data)Approximate Number
White64.76%28,067
Black/African American8.30%3,596
Asian5.53%2,397
/LatinoNot specified in aggregate-
International~9% (system-wide)4,899
Enrollment trends indicate sustained increases in total headcount, attributed to the university's program and urban accessibility, though first-year dips highlight competitive pressures from peer institutions.

Rankings, reputation, and outcomes

In national rankings, the University of Cincinnati placed #158 among National Universities and #84 among Top Public Schools in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 edition. Globally, it ranked #207 in U.S. News Best Global Universities for 2025-2026, #721-730 in 2026, and #246 worldwide in the Center for World University Rankings 2025. The university's program, a signature feature, has ranked in the top 5 for co-ops and internships for the seventh consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges guide, reflecting its emphasis on . Specialized rankings include #58 overall and #29 among public institutions for the Lindner College of Business in Fortune's 2025 list.
Ranking BodyCategoryPositionYear
National Universities#1582026
Top Public Schools#842026
Overall#721-7302026
U.S. News Best Global UniversitiesOverall#2072025-2026
FortuneUndergraduate Business (Public)#292025
The university's reputation is bolstered by its pioneering co-op program, established in , which integrates paid professional work terms into degree requirements for over half of undergraduates, fostering employer trust in graduates' practical readiness. This model has elevated UC's standing among employers seeking candidates with verified on-the-job experience, as evidenced by partnerships with 1,757 employers in 2024-2025. In regional assessments, Niche ranked UC among Ohio's top colleges in its 2025 Best Colleges list, highlighting strengths in value and career preparation. However, employee reviews of the institution as a , such as Glassdoor's 4.0 rating from over 2,000 submissions, indicate mixed internal perceptions that may indirectly influence broader reputational views. Student outcomes emphasize the co-op program's impact, with participants earning an average of $11,220 per semester in 2024-2025, totaling $94 million across 8,395 placements—a 5% increase from the prior year that substantially offsets tuition costs. Overall six-year graduation rates stand at 72%, with 73% of undergraduates completing degrees. Median earnings one year post-graduation average $53,819, surpassing national benchmarks for similar institutions. Employment and rates for recent cohorts exceed 90% within six months, driven by co-op networks; for instance, undergraduates report median starting salaries around $68,000 in fields like . These metrics underscore a positive , particularly for co-op participants who accumulate professional experience equivalent to multiple years by graduation.

Colleges, schools, and degree programs

The University of Cincinnati structures its academic enterprise across 15 colleges, including two regional campuses, which collectively deliver over 400 degree programs and 200 certificates, spanning associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and professional levels. This includes 74 associate degrees, 134 baccalaureate degrees, 138 master's degrees, 90 doctoral degrees, and 9 professional degrees such as the and JD. The colleges emphasize , particularly through the university's pioneering model, while offering specialized curricula in liberal arts, health sciences, engineering, business, and . Key colleges include the College of Arts & Sciences, the largest unit with over 7,500 undergraduates and more than 70 degree programs in disciplines ranging from biological sciences to anthropology. The Carl H. Lindner College of Business provides nationally recognized programs in areas like business analytics and economics, building on over 110 years of leadership development. Engineering and applied sciences are housed in the College of Engineering & Applied Science, which prioritizes rigorous, hands-on training leading to degrees in fields such as aerospace engineering and computer science.
College/SchoolFocus Areas and Key Features
College of Allied Health SciencesPrepares professionals in clinical laboratory , rehabilitation, and , stressing clinical skills and .
College-Conservatory of MusicOffers degrees in , , and media production; nationally ranked for excellence in , orchestral studies, and .
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and PlanningDelivers programs in architecture, , and fine arts, with a focus on and real-world environmental challenges.
College of Education, Criminal Justice, & Human ServicesEncompasses teacher preparation, , and degrees, integrating community-based experiential components.
College of LawPublic school ranked in the top 35 nationally, featuring a 9:1 student-faculty and JD programs with clinical training.
College of MedicineProvides and biomedical degrees, renowned for advancements in sciences and clinical training at affiliated hospitals.
College of NursingGrants BSN, , and DNP degrees with emphasis on patient-centered care and simulation-based .
James L. Winkle College of One of the oldest U.S. pharmacy schools, offering PharmD and pioneering programs in cosmetic and pharmaceutical sciences.
Graduate CollegeOversees 350+ graduate and certificate programs university-wide, supporting interdisciplinary and doctoral training.
College of Cooperative and Facilitates career-integrated , including coordination and professional development certificates.
Regional units UC Blue Ash College and UC Clermont College function as affordable entry points, each providing over 50 programs primarily at the associate and bachelor's levels, with small class sizes and transfer pathways to main campus degrees. All colleges integrate co-op opportunities, with students across disciplines completing paid work terms averaging six quarters before graduation.

Cooperative education program

The University of Cincinnati established the world's first program in 1906 under the leadership of Dean Herman Schneider of the College of Engineering, initially involving 27 engineering students placed with 13 local companies to alternate classroom study with paid work experience. This model integrated practical training into the curriculum from its inception, differing from later adoptions elsewhere by embedding work terms as a structured requirement rather than an optional internship. The program expanded beyond engineering in subsequent decades: in 1915, UC pioneered co-op placements for nursing students, followed by the first business co-op in 1919, and in 1920, it broadened to additional disciplines while admitting women, marking the U.S. institution's initial inclusion of female participants in such . By design, co-op schedules typically feature five- or six-term rotations of full-time academic quarters interspersed with six-month paid professional assignments, enabling students to accumulate up to three years of career-relevant experience before graduation across fields like , , , sciences, and liberal arts. Today, administered through the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies—formed in January 2023 to consolidate operations—the program partners with over 1,700 s, including firms, and serves more than 8,300 participants annually. In the 2024-25 academic year, co-op students reported collective earnings exceeding $94 million, reflecting a near 5% rise in average wages from prior years and offsetting substantial tuition costs through competitive hourly rates often surpassing $20 in high-demand sectors. ranks UC's co-op No. 4 nationally, attributing its efficacy to rigorous employer vetting, evaluations integrated into grading, and outcomes like elevated post-graduation rates and starting salaries compared to non-co-op peers at peer institutions.

Honors programs and experiential learning

The University Honors Program at the University of Cincinnati enrolls approximately 1,400 students, representing the top 7% of undergraduates across its nine colleges, and emphasizes an individualized, student-centered designed to foster , , and reflection on personal interests. Admission prioritizes applicants demonstrating academic excellence, , and a capacity for challenges, with current UC students eligible upon achieving a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA and planning to graduate in spring 2027 or later. Participants must maintain a 3.2 GPA through graduation or the end of summer term, completing honors experiences that integrate , reflection, and interdisciplinary inquiry. Honors experiences fall into three categories: seminars, pre-approved activities, and self-designed projects, with seminars featuring small, discussion-based formats centered on interdisciplinary topics and hands-on application. The program supports these through grants covering costs for experiential pursuits such as research trips or creative endeavors, enabling students to connect academic study with practical outcomes like fieldwork or collaborative initiatives. This structure promotes ongoing reflection on learning integration, distinguishing it from standard coursework by prioritizing depth over breadth. Beyond honors-specific offerings, the university integrates into broader undergraduate curricula via academic internships, study abroad programs, and , which embed real-world application without requiring paid employment. The Experiential Explorations Program provides alternatives to mandatory co-op for select majors, facilitating diverse professional exposures such as project-based collaborations or engagements to build skills in networking and major-aligned practice. These opportunities, available across disciplines like arts and sciences or , correlate with enhanced post-graduation by combining theoretical with verifiable professional competencies. UC's institutional emphasis on such hands-on integration dates to longstanding commitments, with recent initiatives like the 2025 recognition of honors students for experiential achievements underscoring its role in career preparation.

Research

Research expenditures, funding, and centers

In 2024, the University of Cincinnati and its affiliates recorded expenditures of $739.9 million, a $41.2 million increase from the prior year and the highest total to date. This growth reflects a 6% rise overall, driven by expanded sponsored awards and institutional investments. Expenditures reported directly to the National Science Foundation's Higher Education (HERD) survey for 2023 stood at $698.6 million for UC and affiliates. Federal agencies provide the predominant share of external funding, accounting for roughly 75% of sponsored research awards. In fiscal year 2023, UC secured $314 million in such awards, including $121 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and $18 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Additional sources encompass industry partnerships, nonprofit organizations, and state/local grants, with total awards reaching $377.9 million across 1,214 projects in a recent fiscal period. A notable example is the $37.2 million NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) renewal in 2025, jointly funding UC and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to support over 8,000 investigators in biomedical translation. UC operates dozens of specialized research centers and institutes across its colleges, fostering interdisciplinary work in , health sciences, and social sciences. The College of Engineering and Applied Science hosts facilities such as the Center for Membrane Science and Technology (MAST) and labs dedicated to , , and computational modeling. In the College of Arts and Sciences, the Charles Phelps Taft Research Center funds faculty projects in and social sciences, while the UC for Field Studies supports ecological and environmental investigations. Health-related efforts include the UC Gardner Institute, which integrates with treatments for neurological disorders through affiliations with UC Health. These centers often leverage co-op partnerships and federal grants to translate findings into practical applications, aligning with UC's strategic emphasis on applied under initiatives like RESEARCH 2030.

Libraries and scholarly resources

The University of Cincinnati Libraries system operates as a network of facilities supporting research, teaching, and scholarly communication across disciplines. It includes the Walter C. Langsam Library as the primary undergraduate and graduate research hub; the Archives and Rare Books Library, dedicated to preserving rare materials, manuscripts, and university archives; and the Donald C. Harrison Sciences Library, providing specialized resources for medical and health sciences education. Complementing these are over a dozen college- and department-specific libraries, such as those for , , music, and the College of , , and Human Services, which maintain targeted collections aligned with programmatic needs. The physical collections exceed 4.3 million volumes, encompassing books, journals, and media, while electronic holdings include thousands of databases, e-journals, e-books, and streaming resources available 24/7 through the integrated online catalog, OneSearch. These resources facilitate access to peer-reviewed scholarship, with tools like Academic Search Complete offering full-text from over 4,400 journals. Scholarly support extends to research data services, including consultation for plans, open access publishing guidance, and integration of content into institutional repositories. Special collections highlight unique holdings, such as the Oesper Collections in the , featuring scientific instruments, rare books, and journals dating back centuries, and digital archives like the Daniel S. Young Medical Illustrations. The Archives and Rare Books Library curates over 1,000 linear feet of university records and extensive manuscript collections, preserving the institution's historical and cultural contributions. These resources underscore a commitment to causal historical analysis through primary sources, undiluted by interpretive overlays common in secondary academic narratives. Under the 2024-2027 strategic plan, the libraries prioritize enriching collections with high-impact acquisitions, expanding digital scholarship capabilities, and fostering interdisciplinary access to datasets and archival materials, amid ongoing evaluations of for empirical utility over ideological curation. Usage metrics reflect robust engagement, with millions of annual searches and checkouts, though specific data post-2023 remains subject to institutional reporting variances.

Student life

Residential housing and campus services

The University of Cincinnati offers diverse on-campus residential options, including traditional double-occupancy rooms, junior suites, full suites, and apartment-style units, primarily targeted at first-year students but available to upperclassmen and graduates as space permits. These accommodations house approximately 8,490 students as of fall 2024, reflecting a tripling of capacity over the prior decade amid rising enrollment demand. Roughly 80% of first-year students reside on campus, supported by a network of halls such as Calhoun, Dabney, Daniels, and the renovated Siddall Hall for traditional setups; Marian Spencer and Stratford Heights for junior suites; Campus Recreation Center, Schneider, and Turner for suites; and Morgens, Scioto, and University Park Apartments for multi-bedroom units with kitchens. requires enrollment in at least three hours, with priority assignment for freshmen applying by May 1 and completing orientation by July 11. Ongoing expansions address capacity constraints, including 500 renovated beds in Siddall Hall opened in fall 2024 and plans for 4,000 additional beds by fall 2026, with a $326 million project adding 1,300 junior-suite beds by summer 2027. In August 2025, 70% of students received their first- or second-choice assignments despite record demand exceeding available beds in prior years, prompting partnerships with private off-campus providers. Campus services complement residential life with dining operated by , featuring four all-you-care-to-eat centers—MarketPointe, CenterCourt, Stadium View Café, and On the Green—serving nearly 2.5 million meals annually, including vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-accommodating options alongside locally sourced items. First-year residents in university housing must purchase an All-Access meal plan, enabling unlimited swipes at dining halls plus flex dollars for grab-and-go outlets like coffee shops and courts; upperclassmen opt for plans starting at residential all-access or commuter passes. The Student Wellness Center, located in the Steger Student Life Center, delivers , resources, and non-judgmental support on topics from physical health to financial wellness, operating through from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during fall semesters. Campus Recreation Center provides fitness facilities, including courts, pools, and group classes integrated with dining via CenterCourt, while broader services encompass shuttle transportation, tech support, and safety apps to facilitate daily student needs.

Extracurricular programs and traditions

The University of Cincinnati supports over 600 registered student organizations, encompassing academic, professional, cultural, service, recreational, and political groups that foster leadership and community among undergraduates and graduates. These organizations operate through platforms like GetInvolvedUC and CampusLINK, enabling students to discover, join, and manage involvement in activities ranging from debate clubs to service initiatives. Club sports programs complement varsity athletics by offering competitive, instructional, and recreational options in sports such as rugby, ultimate frisbee, and ice hockey, drawing participation from hundreds of students annually. Campus traditions emphasize Bearcat spirit and communal events, including the "Down the Drive" ritual, where students and gather along the university's main thoroughfare for cheers and marches, particularly during orientation and game days. The Bearcat mascot, introduced in 1914 and represented by a live named Lucille since 2019, symbolizes institutional pride through appearances at over 400 events yearly, reinforcing school identity at rallies and competitions. The Bearcat upholds post-victory customs, such as inverting hats to perform "Cheer " after football wins at . Signature annual events include Bearcats Welcome for incoming students, Family Weekend, and cultural observances like Worldfest, which highlights diverse student backgrounds through performances and exhibits. features parades and alumni gatherings, while Commencement ceremonies recognize graduating seniors' achievements in formal convocations. These traditions, rooted in the university's since 1819, promote continuity and engagement without reliance on unsubstantiated narratives from less verifiable accounts.

Student organizations and Greek life

The University of Cincinnati hosts over 600 registered student organizations, spanning professional societies, cultural clubs, service groups, recreational activities, academic interests, and political or activist pursuits. These organizations foster , community building, and skill enhancement through events, projects, and collaborations, with students able to discover opportunities via the GetInvolvedUC online platform or annual involvement fairs held in fall and spring semesters. Registration for new groups is available when an unmet need exists, subject to university guidelines managed by for Student Involvement, which provides resources like RSO 101 training for funding eligibility and workshops on operations. Greek life at the University of Cincinnati dates to 1840, when the fraternity was established at the institution's predecessor, Cincinnati College, marking the first such organization on campus. The community has since hosted over 50 national fraternities and sororities, producing more than 22,000 , and currently encompasses 41 active chapters affiliated with four governing councils: the College Panhellenic Council (10 sorority chapters plus one associate), Interfraternity Council (18 fraternity chapters), Multicultural Greek Council (five chapters, including multicultural fraternities and sororities), and (six historically African American organizations, with the Zeta chapter of chartered in 1920 as the first such group on campus). Approximately 2,500 undergraduates participate, representing about 13% of the student body as of recent reports, with chapters emphasizing , leadership, and academic performance that has collectively exceeded the all-university GPA average. The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life oversees expansion, compliance, and programming to support these groups' operations.

Media and publications

The News Record serves as the primary student newspaper at the University of Cincinnati, independently published by students since its origins in the Belatrasco publication launched in 1880. It underwent several name changes, including The Cincinnati Student in 1894, The University Weekly News in 1902, The Cincinnati Bearcat in 1922, before adopting its current name in 1936. As an award-winning, student-run organization, it covers campus news, , student government, features, and local events, with digitized archives available from 1914–1920 and 1960–1980, highlighting historical milestones such as NCAA championships and campus expansions. Bearcast Media operates as the university's student-led media production organization, funded by the institution and encompassing departments for radio, video, , sports coverage, music, , and . Bearcast Radio functions as UC's student station, broadcasting student-hosted shows focused on music, sports, and entertainment, providing hands-on experience in audio production and on-air hosting. In television and video, Bearcast produces content including sports broadcasts and general media, complemented by the journalism department's inaugural student news broadcast launched on March 21, 2024, from a state-of-the-art on-campus studio equipped in November 2023 to train students in . Student literary publications include Short Vine, an undergraduate journal featuring student poetry, fiction, and art; Queen City Writers, dedicated to undergraduate writing and composition; and Memorious, an online journal of verse and fiction founded by graduate student Rebecca Morgan Frank. Archival holdings also preserve earlier student literary works such as The McMicken Review, Profile, and Clifton. The university's yearbook, The Cincinnatian, was published annually by students from 1894 to 1972, with sporadic issues thereafter, documenting campus life and traditions.

Athletics

Teams, conferences, and rivalries

The University of Cincinnati fields 18 varsity athletic teams known as the Bearcats, competing at the NCAA Division I level, with football participating in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The university joined the Big 12 Conference as a full member on July 1, 2023, following prior affiliations with the American Athletic Conference and earlier leagues such as Conference USA and the Big East. All Bearcats teams now compete in the Big 12 for both league play and postseason eligibility, elevating competition against established programs in football, basketball, and Olympic sports. Prominent teams include men's football and basketball, women's basketball, and baseball, supported by Olympic sports such as men's and women's soccer, cross country, golf, and track and field; women's gymnastics, lacrosse, swimming and diving, tennis, and volleyball; and men's tennis. The program emphasizes student-athlete development across these disciplines, with approximately 450-500 participants annually. Traditional rivalries persist largely outside conference play due to realignments. The Victory Bell series against Miami University (Ohio) in football, originating in 1888, stands at 60 wins apiece with seven ties after 127 meetings as of September 2024, with discussions ongoing for future neutral-site games. In men's basketball, the Crosstown Shootout with Xavier University, separated by about three miles, remains an annual non-conference fixture fostering intense local competition. Prior in-conference foes like Louisville (via the River City Rivalry) and West Virginia have waned since those schools departed for the ACC and earlier shifts, leaving Big 12 matchups without deeply entrenched geographic or historical antagonists as of 2025.

Facilities and infrastructure

The University of Cincinnati's athletic facilities are primarily located in the Varsity Village complex on the west side of campus, encompassing venues for football, basketball, baseball, softball, and multi-sport training. This infrastructure supports the Bearcats' programs across multiple sports, with recent investments enhancing training and competition capabilities. Nippert Stadium serves as the home for Bearcats football, hosting games since 1901 on Carson Field and accommodating up to 40,000 spectators following renovations that added premium seating and improved amenities. The stadium's central campus location allows public access to its field and concourses outside of events. A recent game drew a sellout crowd of 38,007. Fifth Third Arena, the primary venue for and , features a capacity of 12,012 after a 2018 renovation that introduced 360-degree concourses, courtside clubs, loge boxes, and premium suites to optimize spectator views and hospitality. The arena remains accessible to the public during specified hours when not in use for competitions. In June 2025, the university opened the $134 million Sheakley Indoor Practice Facility and Athletics Performance Center, comprising an 84,000-square-foot indoor space with a 120-yard turf field adaptable for football, soccer, and , alongside a 96,000-square-foot performance center equipped with training rooms, nutrition facilities, dining hall, locker rooms, and meeting spaces. This addition bolsters year-round training and serves as a recruiting asset for student-athletes. Additional facilities include UC Baseball Stadium for baseball, Gettler Stadium for softball, and the Lindner Center, which houses strength and conditioning resources shared across programs. These venues collectively support the university's transition to competition, emphasizing durable, high-performance infrastructure.

Achievements, championships, and financial aspects

The University of Cincinnati's men's program holds two national championships, won in 1961 and 1962 under coach Ed Jucker, defeating in both finals by scores of 70–65 OT and 71–59, respectively. The Bearcats have made 33 NCAA Tournament appearances, reached six Final Fours, and amassed over 1,800 wins, ranking among the top 15 programs historically in total victories. Individual national titles include Tony Trabert's 1951 NCAA men's tennis singles championship and Pat Evans's 1989 NCAA men's 3-meter springboard diving title. In football, the Bearcats have claimed 10 conference championships across affiliations including the Missouri Valley, Big East, and American Athletic Conference, with a historical record of 408–390–12 through the season. The program participated in 18 bowl games, achieving a 9–9 record, highlighted by the 2021 season's 13–2 mark, AAC title win, and semifinal appearance, where they fell 27–6 to in the on December 31, 2021. Other varsity achievements include multiple conference titles in sports like (3), women's soccer (1), and , with the men's team alone securing 41 combined regular-season and tournament conference crowns. Athletics department revenues reached $96.7 million in 2024, an 11% rise from $87 million in FY2023, driven by elevated media distributions following the 2023 transition from the American Athletic Conference. Expenses increased correspondingly, resulting in an $8.6 million operating deficit attributed to higher , operational, and competitive costs in the Power Four conference. Prior to the move, FY2023 revenues had grown 4% amid AAC exit fees and preparation expenditures.

Notable people

Alumni achievements

University of Cincinnati alumni have achieved prominence in , , and . William Howard Taft, who earned his law degree from UC in 1880, served as the 27th from 1909 to 1913 and as of the from 1921 to 1930, the only individual to hold both offices. Charles G. Dawes, a UC alumnus, was elected under in 1924 and received the in 1925 for devising the to restructure German reparations after . In sports, enrolled at UC in 1956 and became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer with 9,887 points over three seasons, averaging 33.8 points per game, the third-highest career mark in history; he was a three-time consensus All-American and led the Bearcats to appearances in 1959 and 1960. , who attended UC from 1953 to 1955 on a and walked on to the team, posted a 3-1 record with a 2.81 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 32 innings during his lone season in 1954 before signing with the ; he later won three Awards, the 1963 National League MVP, and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Eula Bingham, who obtained her M.S. and Ph.D. from UC, became the first woman to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for from 1977 to 1981, where she advanced regulations on carcinogens and worker protections based on her pioneering research in at UC starting in 1961. Sally Priesand graduated from UC with a B.A. in English in 1968 through a joint program with Hebrew Union College and became the first woman ordained as a in the United States on June 3, 1972. Joseph Strauss, a UC civil engineering graduate in 1899, served as chief engineer for the , overseeing its design and construction completed in 1937.

Faculty contributions

Ephraim Gutmark, of and at the University of Cincinnati, has advanced propulsion technologies through extensive research on combustion dynamics, , and in jet engines, earning 78 U.S. patents in these areas as of 2025. His work includes collaborations on medical innovations, such as device improvements with his physician daughter, and he was elected to the of Inventors in 2024 for these contributions to aerospace and advanced technologies. Chong H. Ahn, a of and , developed pioneering technologies for biomedical applications, including microfluidic systems for diagnostics and , which earned him the university's 2019 Distinguished Research Professor Award in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine fields. His inventions have facilitated of laboratory processes, impacting and sensor integration. Yiping Shi, a of and , has contributed to for and , with research focusing on plasmonic nanostructures that enhance battery efficiency and therapeutic delivery, recognized by his election as a of the National Academy of Inventors and awards for interdisciplinary scientific impact. Rakesh Manglik, a of mechanical and materials engineering, has driven innovations in thermal-fluid sciences, including enhancements for power plant efficiency and processes, through projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and earning him the 2022 Distinguished Research Professor Award. In history, George Rieveschl, an early faculty member, synthesized the first , diphenhydramine (), in 1943, revolutionizing treatment and spawning a pharmaceutical class still in use today. These faculty efforts underpin the university's record $314 million in research awards in 2023, reflecting broader impacts in applied sciences.

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