Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $13,570 for Ohio residents and $30,582 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 10.02% for Ohio residents and increased by 10.53% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $14,930 for Ohio residents and $33,803 for out-of-state students which is a 10.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 10.02% for Ohio residents and increased by 10.53% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,472 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 16.99% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 40.59% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Ohio schools with tuition changes from last year at Ohio colleges tuition change page.
U of Cincinnati-Main Campus Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,334 $27,668$15,790
2023-2024$13,570$30,582$18,472
Change % 2023-202410.02%10.53%16.99%
2024-2025$14,930$33,803$21,610
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - COA
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $14,902 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $26,674 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $14,902 for Ohio residents and $26,704 for out-of-state students which is a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $24,010 for in-state and $29,010 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Cincinnati College of Law page. The medical school tuition is $36,373 for in-state and $55,231 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine page.
U of Cincinnati-Main Campus Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$14,902 $26,644$15,790
2023-2024$14,902$26,674$18,472
Change % 2023-2024-0.11%16.99%
2024-2025$14,902$26,704$21,610
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at U of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $488 for Ohio residents and $1,197 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $662 for Ohio residents and $1,250 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$444$1,083
2023-2024$488$1,197
2024-2025$536$1,323
Graduate2022-2023$662$1,249
2023-2024$662$1,250
2024-2025$662$1,251
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Cincinnati-Main Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Cincinnati-Main Campus and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$13,570$30,582
Southern Methodist University$64,460
University of Central Florida$6,368$22,467
Temple University$22,082$37,462
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$17,239$36,001
University of Memphis$10,344$14,784

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $59,924 for Ohio residents and $132,253 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,112$14,676$15,263$15,873$59,924
Out-of-State$31,544$32,536$33,559$34,614$132,253
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,676$15,263$15,873$16,507$62,318
Out-of-State$32,536$33,559$34,614$35,703$136,412
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,263$15,873$16,507$17,166$64,808
Out-of-State$33,559$34,614$35,703$36,826$140,702
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,873$16,507$17,166$17,852$67,398
Out-of-State$34,614$35,703$36,826$37,984$145,127
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$16,507$17,166$17,852$18,566$70,091
Out-of-State$35,703$36,826$37,984$39,178$149,691

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $148,881 for Ohio residents and $221,210 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$34,824$36,374$37,968$39,636$148,881
Out-of-State$52,256$54,234$56,291$58,430$221,210
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$36,374$37,994$39,662$41,406$155,517
Out-of-State$54,234$56,291$58,430$60,656$229,610
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$37,994$39,688$41,433$43,258$162,455
Out-of-State$56,291$58,430$60,656$62,972$238,348
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$39,688$41,460$43,285$45,194$169,710
Out-of-State$58,430$60,656$62,972$65,381$247,438
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$41,460$43,312$45,221$47,218$177,296
Out-of-State$60,656$62,972$65,381$67,887$256,895

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $118,705 for Ohio residents and $191,034 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,280$28,830$30,424$32,092$118,705
Out-of-State$44,712$46,690$48,747$50,886$191,034
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$28,830$30,450$32,118$33,862$125,341
Out-of-State$46,690$48,747$50,886$53,112$199,434
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$30,450$32,144$33,889$35,714$132,279
Out-of-State$48,747$50,886$53,112$55,428$208,172
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$32,144$33,916$35,741$37,650$139,534
Out-of-State$50,886$53,112$55,428$57,837$217,262
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$33,916$35,768$37,677$39,674$147,120
Out-of-State$53,112$55,428$57,837$60,343$226,719

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,570$1,300$18,472$30,582$1,300 $18,472
Graduate$14,902 $1,300$18,472$26,674 $1,300$18,472
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