University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Public
- Research university
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus: international tuition 30,310 USD per year, one-year total cost 50,830 USD, acceptance rate 85.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
Yes: a Vietnamese first-year applicant may receive the University of Cincinnati Global Scholarship, which is exclusively for international undergraduate applicants. These pages do not confirm need-based aid eligibility for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 88% of applicants (29,715 of 33,750). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 570–670, Math 590–700, ACT 24–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 50,830 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 2,521 USD a year. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 958 international students got financial aid, 14,548 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
International tuition is 30,310 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 50,830 USD.
Does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: a Vietnamese first-year applicant may receive the University of Cincinnati Global Scholarship, which is exclusively for international undergraduate applicants. These pages do not confirm need-based aid eligibility for international students.
What English scores does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
The acceptance rate is 85.3%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
- University of Cincinnati2026Vlog
- UC MainStreet2026Applying
- R247 Success2025Applying
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Tuition and cost for a year
This is a combined tuition-and-fees figure for international undergraduates at Main Campus; the page does not separate tuition from fees.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
University of Cincinnati Global ScholarshipMeritApplication method unclearSchool page1,000 – 15,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫391M
A Vietnamese applicant is eligible because UC explicitly says this program is exclusively for international undergraduate applicants.
- Renewable in later years
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiRequired
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyiRequired
- Counselor recommendationiOptional
- Teacher recommendationiOptional
- Proof of fundsiRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Deadlines
- Early Action application deadline for Fall semester (EA)Applicationabout16days
- Rolling application deadline for Spring semester (ROLLING)Application+16 days
- Rolling application deadline for Summer semester (ROLLING)Application+136 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Talent / abilityVery important
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: one of the 50 U.S. schools with the most international undergraduates (College Scorecard). Source
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data