Academics
- Graduation Rate72%
- Majors Available285
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate85%
AP Credit Policy
Credit is awarded for all Advanced Placement exams with scores of 3 or higher. Credit awarded is determined by the year the AP exam was taken i.e. credit awarded is date-driven. The University of Cincinnati follows guidance and policies as set by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | FAA 1041 |
4 | 3 | FAA 2000BLOCK | |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | FAA 1021 |
4 | 3 | FAA 2000BLOCK | |
Art History | 3 | 3 | ARTH 1001 |
4 | 6 | ARTH 1001 & ARTH 1002 | |
Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1021 & BIOL 1021L |
4 | 8 | BIOL 1081, BIOL1081L, BIOL1082 & BIOL 1082L | |
Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 1061 |
Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 1061 & MATH 1062 |
Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MATH1061 with CALC AB subscore of 3 or more ONLY WHEN CALC BC < 3 |
Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1030L |
4 | 10 | CHEM 1040, CHEM 1040L, CHEM1041 & CHEM 1041L | |
Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | CHIN 1001 & CHIN 1002 |
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 1060 |
Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | IT 1090C |
5 | 6 | IT 1090C and IT 2045C | |
Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | IT 1001C |
5 | 3 | IT 1050C | |
Drawing | 3 | 3 | FAA 1010 |
4 | 3 | FAA 2000BLOCK | |
English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1001 |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1001 |
Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | EVST 1011 |
4 | 6 | EVST 1011 & EVST 1012 | |
European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 1005 & HIST 1006 |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 1013 & FREN 1014 |
4 | 9 | FREN 1013, FREN 1014 & FREN 2015 | |
5 | 12 | FREN 1013, FREN 1014, FREN 2015 & FREN 2016 | |
German Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | GRMN 1001 & GRMN 1002 |
4 | 10 | GRMN 2001 & GRMN 2002 | |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 1004 |
5 | 6 | GEOG 1004 & GEOG 1005 | |
Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | ITAL1001 & ITAL 1002 |
4 | 11 | ITAL 1002, ITAL 2015 & ITAL 2016 | |
Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | JAPN 1001 & JAPN 1002 |
Latin | 3 | 6 | LATN1011 & LATN1012 |
4 | 10 | LATN 1001 & LATN 1002 | |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 1002 |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 1001 |
Music Theory | 3 | 3 | FAM 1000BLOCK |
4 | 6 | FAM 1000BLOCK | |
Physics 1 | 3 | 5 | PHYS 1051 & PHYS 1051L |
Physics 2 | 3 | 5 | PHYS 1052 & PHYS 1052L |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHYS 2002 & PHYS 2002L |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHYS 2001 & PHYS 2001L |
Pre-Calculus | 3 | 5 | MATH 1026 |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 1001 |
Research | 3 | 3 | INTR 1000BLOCK |
Seminar | 3 | 3 | INTR 1000BLOCK |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 1013 & 1014 |
4 | 9 | SPAN 1013, 1014 & 2015 | |
5 | 12 | SPAN 1013, 1014, 2015 & 2016 | |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 12 | SPAN 1013, 1014, 2015 & 2016 |
3 | 9 | SPAN 1013, 1014 & 2015 | |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 1034 |
5 | 6 | STAT 1034 & 1035 | |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 1010 |
United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 1001 & 1002 |
World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 1003 & 1004 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Acting
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Anthropology, Other
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Archeology
- Architectural Engineering
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Artificial Intelligence
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astrophysics
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cell Physiology
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Community Psychology
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Conducting
- Construction Engineering
- Corrections
- Corrections Administration
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dance, General
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Developmental Biology and Embryology
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Epidemiology
- European Studies/Civilization
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family and Community Services
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Financial Mathematics
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
G
- Gay/Lesbian Studies
- General Literature
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
H
- Health Communication
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health and Wellness, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Physics
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- History, Other
- Horticultural Science
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human-Centered Technology Design
- Human/Medical Genetics
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Immunology
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
- Industrial and Product Design
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Public Health/International Health
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Journalism, Other
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
K
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
L
- Landscape Architecture
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Law
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
- Learning Sciences
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Management Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Science/Scientist
- Medicine
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
- Molecular Medicine
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
N
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Behavior Studies
P
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Physiology, General
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Public Health, Other
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Radio and Television
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
S
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Sustainability Studies
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
T
- Taxation
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Toxicology
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
V
- Voice and Opera
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Women's Health Nurse/Nursing
- Women's Studies
- Woodworking, General
Y
- Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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