University of Cincinnati

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Cincinnati?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees at the University of Cincinnati totaled about $13,363 for Ohio residents and $28,697 for nonresidents. Those figures combine tuition with $1,678 in required fees; they do not represent a complete annual budget.

• Ohio-resident undergraduate tuition: $11,685, plus $1,678 in required fees.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $27,019, plus $1,678 in required fees.
• Reported room and board: $14,108; reported books and supplies: $1,300.

Adding those reported room, board, and book figures produces an illustrative subtotal of about $28,771 for an Ohio resident or $44,105 for a nonresident. Neither subtotal includes transportation, personal spending, or program-specific costs, and a commuter or student at another UC location may face a different budget. Graduate, professional, online, and part-time charges also differ.

Published prices are not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. In the 2024-25 data, 88% of students received some form of financial aid and 37% had student loans. The reported average net price for students from families with annual incomes up to $48,000 was $18,092; that is a group average, not an individual aid offer. Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans, Ohio aid, UC scholarships, and military or veteran education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing UC's current scholarship requirements are key steps in getting an applicant-specific estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Cincinnati?

University of Cincinnati students can seek part-time jobs, Federal Work-Study positions when eligible, and career-related experiential opportunities. These are different arrangements: Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program earned through wages, while an ordinary campus job does not require a Work-Study award.

Students can look for campus employment through UC's student job resources. A Work-Study award establishes eligibility to seek qualifying positions; it does not itself assign a job or pay the full award upfront. Hours and earnings depend on hiring and the position. Some students may also pursue approved community-based jobs or paid co-ops, but a co-op is a program-linked professional experience rather than a substitute for Work-Study eligibility.

UC's career services provide support such as career exploration, appointments, résumé and interview preparation, employer events, and job-search resources. Students should use the services attached to their campus or college, since a co-op adviser, a general career adviser, and a financial-aid counselor handle different questions. Access to these services does not establish an employment outcome.