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Academics

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Student-Faculty Ratio 16:1
Full-Time Student Population 23,808
Part-Time Student Population 7,326
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,236
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 1,201
Total FT Faculty 2,010
Faculty with Terminal Degree 59%
Average Faculty Salary $80,103
Full-Time Retention Rate 84%
Part-Time Retention Rate 36%
Transfer-Out Rate 20%
Graduation Rate 49%
Programs/Majors Offered 179
Average Course Load 12–15 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 45%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 47%
  • 50 or More Students: 8%

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Although the University is known for its athletics, it also has a great reputation for academics. The faculty and staff truly care about students succeeding, and that’s exactly why UC is home to some of the best programs in the world. And, each year, the programs and colleges continue to get even better. Across the board, faculty and staff are willing to help students obtain the best education possible. It’s hard to find a professor who isn’t willing to meet with students outside class. Whether they are holding group review sessions for exams or one-on-one conferences during their office hours, professors generally make themselves available for students who need guidance and advice. At UC, professors are students' biggest supporters and truly want them to succeed.

Workload varies based on a student’s major. Students in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning are notorious for being swamped with classwork, but for other students, it depends on the class and professor. After your first few classes, you’ll get an idea of how much time needs to be put into each class and which professors work best with your learning needs. There are many different courses with plenty of different time commitments and professors, so do your research and feel free to ask around about them before you finalize your schedule. Most students will give you the scoop about a professor or a class.

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Academics at University of Cincinnati

ahartnett11

Nursing '15

4.6
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Professors, especially in the sciences, seem very-almost too- knowledgeable about their subjects. UC offers free tutoring as well as Supplemental Instruction sessions multiple times a week for your harder classes. It is always easy to set up a meeting with the professors if you have a question about anything.

May 24, 2012

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Oiljay

Chemical Engineering '16

4.6
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Great Professors and Classes

Every professor I have had so far is really down to earth and willing to help outside of class and during office hours. The variety of classes is amazing and when I get to choose my own class to take I can't decide. Also, in the engineering college most of your schedule is planned for you which makes it easy to schedule. Also, Learning Communities help a ton. The only downside is large lectures are inevitble.

May 06, 2012

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jibby777

Business Administration and Management '09

3.5
B

Academics @ University of Cincinnati

The curriculum, workload, and registration process is very good but the faculty at the college of business are sub par. They are much better in the other colleges

May 06, 2012

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User rating for University of Cincinnati - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 55 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: Yes
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: Yes
Adult Basic Remedial: Yes
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Credit is granted for scores of 3 or higher. For specific information, visit www.admissions.uc.edu/ap_key.html.
IB Test Score Requirements UC is in the process of developing university-wide standards for the acceptance of IB credits. Until then, each college determines the acceptability of credit for students.
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Allied Health Sciences
  • College of Applied Science
  • College of Business
  • College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
  • College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Nursing
  • College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
  • James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
  • McMicken College of Arts and Sciences
  • Raymond Walters College
  • School of Social Work
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certificate
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies: 3%
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 2%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 2%
  • Rhetoric and Composition: 1%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
  • Green spaces around campus when it's warm
  • Langsam Library
  • Tangeman University Center
Did You Know?
  • The University of Cincinnati's interior design program has been named No. 1 in the U.S. for nine straight years.
  • The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning is one of only four schools in the world to receive a "gold standard" and be awarded with the International Design Excellence Award, sponsored by BusinessWeek magazine.
  • UC's criminal justice program ranks third in the country. Music programs through the College-Conservatory of Music also rank high: Opera/voice ranks third, musical conducting is fifth, and musical composition is ninth.
  • The 2008 NFL Super Bowl graphics placed around Phoenix and in the stadium were designed by UC students. The 2008 game marks the fourth consecutive time UC students have been chosen to design the graphics.
  • UC was the first university to develop a cooperative education program (co-op). The program was founded by Herman Schneider in 1906 and continues to be an important asset to the University today.
  • UC has 16 libraries, including University libraries, the law library, the medicine library, and ones at branch campuses.

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