University of Cincinnati's published cost of attendance is $32,171. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,974, middle-income families pay around $22,492, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,616.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $32,171 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,310 |
| Room and Board | $13,564 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,523 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,648 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,974 |
| $30–48k | $18,092 |
| $48–75k | $22,492 |
| $75–110k | $27,596 |
| $110k+ | $29,616 |
University of Cincinnati's published cost of attendance is $32,171. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,974, middle-income families pay around $22,492, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,616. Azimuth ranks University of Cincinnati-Main Campus #891 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public research university, University of Cincinnati structures aid through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's need-based aid reach, which varies by income level. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal work-study and loan programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,602; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $72,188, median federal debt of $21,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $240 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $72,188, placing University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in the 73.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $9,283 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in the 84.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Cincinnati-Main Campus #239 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus reflects a degree mix anchored in Business and professional fields. Business accounts for 20% of graduates, followed by Engineering at 12% and Arts at 7%. Nursing stands out as the highest aggregate-return program, combining enrollment scale with strong four-year earnings. The Digital Marketing program graduates 436 students with median earnings of $72,881 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #30 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Nursing and Psychology, General also deliver competitive median early-career pay, with graduates earning $85,551 and $48,406 respectively four years after enrollment. Among the highest-earning programs, Finance and Biology, General post median earnings of $83,501 and $57,443 four years after enrollment, reflecting OH's strong regional demand in applied and technical fields.
