A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UC are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 61% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Cincinnati Main Campus with a gender ratio of 17% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UC has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
17%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,664
|
| Women |
7,490
|
UC serves a very low number of students outside of Ohio, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 15% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201885 IPEDS survey data for University of Cincinnati Main Campus.
Last updated February 24, 2025