University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
The main campus of the University of Cincinnati (UC) is in Cincinnati, Ohio. The university is a public institution with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs and part of the University System of Ohio. Along with the main campus, there are nine other campuses throughout the state. The university was founded in 1819, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Cincinnati. It currently has an annual enrollment that exceeds 44,000 students, which also makes it one of the largest universities in Ohio. It was recently ranked as the 133rd-best university in a national ranking by US News & World Report.
The university offers a wide selection of undergrad and graduate-level nursing programs. These CCNE-accredited programs include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, accelerated MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. programs. These programs are offered at the College of Nursing, which was founded in 1889. When enrolled in the traditional BSN program, students are required to complete general education courses during their first year. During their sophomore year, students begin completing their clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities and clinics. The RN to BSN program offers flexible scheduling for working registered nurses.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students37,155 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 71 | 392 |
Master's degree | 0 | 59 |
Post-master's certificate | 9 | 50 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 9 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 9 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 6 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 55 miles radius of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Northern Kentucky University
8 miles away |
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
9 miles away |
Miami University-Hamilton
17 miles away |
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
17 miles away |
Miami University-Middletown
28 miles away |
Miami University-Oxford
29 miles away |
Wright State University-Main Campus
51 miles away |
Maysville Community & Technical College - Mt. Sterling
52 miles away |
Maysville Community & Technical College - Licking Valley
53 miles away |
Indiana University-East
55 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (Nurse-Midwifery College of Nursing and Health) ACME 09/30/1996 - Current |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 11/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1120 to 1340 |
ACT | 23 to 28 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $389/credit | |
In State Students | $389/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,028/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $640/credit | |
In State Students | $640/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,227/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $17,505 | $17,505 | $46,260 |
ADN | 70 | $27,230 | $27,230 | $71,960 |
BSN | 125 | $48,625 | $48,625 | $128,500 |
FNP | 50 | $32,000 | $32,000 | $61,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 20% | $4,223 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,069 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $1,580 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 54% | $5,474 |
Federal Student Loans | 52% | $5,704 |
Private Loans | 6% | $15,552 |
$21,050
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$17,047 |
$30,001 to $48,000$18,470 |
$48,001 to $75,000$22,657 |
$75,001 to $110,000$25,427 |
Over $110,000$26,061 |
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Student Population
26,559
Undergrads
10,596
Graduates
19,460
Women
17,695
Men
76%
Full-time
24%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Non-resident alien |
9% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Asian |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.