Tuition & net price

How much does University of Cincinnati cost?

Published tuition is $13,976 in-state and $29,310 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $32,171 a year. After aid, families pay between $17,974 and $29,616 depending on income.

In-state tuition$13,976before aid
Out-of-state$29,310before aid
Lowest net price$17,974families under $30k
Highest net price$29,616families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $17,974 56%
$30,001–$48,000 $18,092 56%
$48,001–$75,000 $22,492 70%
$75,001–$110,000 $27,596 86%
Over $110,000 $29,616 92%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
19%
Take federal loans
37%
Typical repayment
$225/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 1 tied to University of Cincinnati.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Ohio.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Hiram College $27,600 $27,600 $40,572 $16,550
Ashland University $31,210 $31,210 $43,434 $16,489
Ohio University $14,158 $24,838 $30,586 $15,673
Tiffin University $34,790 $34,790 $48,004 $24,278
Bowling Green State University $14,460 $22,448 $33,007 $18,396
University of Toledo $12,744 $22,104 $26,512 $13,524

University of Cincinnati costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Cincinnati?
Published tuition is $13,976 for in-state students and $29,310 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Cincinnati actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $17,974 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $29,616.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Cincinnati?
$32,171 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of Cincinnati worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $54,810 ten years after starting, against $21,250 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.