by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus amounted to $13,976 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $29,310. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees added up to $1,678 in-state and $1,678 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,298 | $27,632 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Total | $13,976 | $29,310 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will University of Cincinnati-Main Campus cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Cincinnati-Main Campus prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,920 | $26,254 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,498 | $26,862 |
| One Year Ago | $11,892 | $28,904 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,298 | $27,632 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UC has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition fell slightly, which is uncommon and may be a data restatement.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.52%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $14,468. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.72%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $29,815.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,468 | $29,815 |
| In 2 Years | $14,977 | $30,329 |
| In 3 Years | $15,504 | $30,851 |
| In 4 Years | $16,050 | $31,382 |
| In 5 Years | $16,615 | $31,923 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $122,377, compared with about $60,999 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, visit the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
