University of Cincinnati SAT Scores and GPA

What are University of Cincinnati's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into University of Cincinnati. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Cincinnati, OH

University of Cincinnati Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into University of Cincinnati.

Average SAT: 1223

The average SAT score composite at University of Cincinnati is a 1223.

University of Cincinnati SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1170, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1350.

In other words, a 1170 places you below average, while a 1350 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at University of Cincinnati, but they really want to see at least a 1170 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	619	580	690
Reading + Writing	606	580	670
Composite	1223	1170	1350

Average GPA: 3.74

The average GPA at University of Cincinnati is 3.74. This makes University of Cincinnati Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.74, University of Cincinnati requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

Admissions Rate: 86.2%

The acceptance rate at University of Cincinnati is 86.2%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 86 are admitted.

This means the school is not selective. As long as you don't fall way below average, you'll likely get in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is not selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 1170 SAT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. But if you score below this, you may be one of the unlucky few to get rejected.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in University of Cincinnati, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to University of Cincinnati.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than University of Cincinnati. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1310	30
Auburn University	Auburn, AL	1304	27
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1291	28
Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	1290	28
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for University of Cincinnati, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Texas Christian University	Fort Worth, TX	1242	28
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1241	28
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
University of Houston	Houston, TX	1225	26
University of California, Riverside	Riverside, CA	1225	27
San Diego State University	San Diego, CA	1215	26
University of Oklahoma	Norman, OK	1210	26

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for University of Cincinnati, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If University of Cincinnati is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Quinnipiac University	Hamden, CT	1175	25
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1174	25
Pace University	New York, NY	1173	26
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1160	23
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	1125	23

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