Facts and Figures
The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, is a Carnegie-1 research university and innovative inventor of cooperative education located in the Midwestern city of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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University Facts
The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research.
We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish.
Enrollment
In 2022-23, the University of Cincinnati is home to students from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) and from 121 countries outside the U.S.
- Undergraduate: 36,402
- Graduate & Professional: 11,512
- Total Enrollment: 47,914
UC Colleges
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Allied Health Sciences
- Carl H. Lindner College of Business
- UC Clermont College
- College-Conservatory of Music
- College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning
- College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
- College of Engineering & Applied Science
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
- UC Blue Ash College
- Graduate School
Programs of Study
- Associate (A.A., A.A.S., A.G.S., etc.): 70
- Baccalaureate (B.S., B.A.,BSW, etc.): 130
- Master’s (M.A., M.S., MBA, etc.): 130
- Doctoral (Ph.D., D.Sc., etc.): 90
- Professional (MD, JD): 6
- Total: 426
- Certificates: 205
International Student Enrollment
UC experienced its largest international enrollment ever in 2021, with overall international enrollment increasing 21% for fall 2021 over fall 2020.
New Student Registration
| Type of Student Registered by Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 327 | 126 | 329 |
| Graduate Students | 861 | 76 | 680 |
| Exchange / Visiting Students | 36 | 0 | 87 |
| Total | 1224 | 202 | 1096 |
Five-Year International Enrollment
| International Enrollment | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1061 | 1053 | 1134 | 1130 | 1127 |
| Master's | 1343 | 853 | 1319 | 1430 | 1408 |
| Doctoral | 878 | 793 | 810 | 770 | 749 |
| Overall | 3282 | 2699 | 3263 | 3330 | 3284 |
Top Countries of Origin
- India | 1443
- China | 554
- Vietnam | 172
- South Korea | 108
- Oman | 69
- Saudi Arabia | 65
- Nigeria | 63
- Nepal | 61
- Taiwan | 48
- Sri Lanka | 39
- India | 875
- China | 718
- Vietnam | 141
- South Korea | 104
- Saudi Arabia | 68
- Oman | 68
- Taiwan | 48
- Nigeria | 45
- Canada | 40
- Nepal | 35
Study Abroad Participation
UC study abroad numbers include degree-seeking international students on academic credit programs (excluding co-op to home country) and includes duplicate experiences if a student studied abroad twice in one year.
This data excludes student organization travel and conference travel without academic credit.
Five-Year Participation
| Participation by Type of Experience and Year | 2020-21* | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Faculty-Led | 0 | 444 | 1,298 | 1,367 | 1,276 |
| UC Semester Exchange | 0 | 69 | 107 | 104 | 124 |
| Non-UC Programs | 0 | 127 | 218 | 194 | 191 |
| Internships / Co-op / Student Teaching | 0 | 80 | 144 | 151 | 151 |
| Total | 0 | 720 | 1,767 | 1,816 | 1,742 |
*University policy prohibited international travel during the 2020-21 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top Destinations
Top destination data is currently unavailable.
- Germany | 70
- Mexico | 68
- China | 66
- UK | 60
- France | 60
- Canada | 53
- Italy | 42
- Australia | 32
- South Africa | 29
- Chile | 28