UC Cost Per Credit Hour Report

How Much Does It Cost to Attend University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Per Credit Hour?

Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.

In this report, you’ll find:

UC Cost Per Credit Hour
UC Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

What Does UC Charge Per Credit Hour?

$487 In-State Per Credit Hour

$1,107 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

In-state part-time students are charged $487 for every credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $1,107 a credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$487	$1,107

Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.

For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus appear below.

Required fees account for added up to $1,678 in-state and $1,678 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$12,298	$27,632
Fees	$1,678	$1,678
Total	$13,976	$29,310

These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.

Recent Tuition Trend at UC Over the Last Few Years

Here’s how tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has shifted over the past few 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

Year over year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.

Options to Finance Your UC Coursework

The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.

To learn about the aid available at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, visit the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Financial Aid page.

If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Tuition & Fees page.