University of Cincinnati · Cost & aid

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$50,354

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$33,342

In-state

on campus

$21,511

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

$4.6M

Athletic aid, women's

$18,627 per roster spot

$6.5M

Athletic aid, men's

$22,826 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $50,354 sticker.

Family income under $30k$15,108

$30k – $48k$16,373

$48k – $75k$20,607

$75k – $110k$25,288

Over $110k$26,573

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$4,563,776
Per roster spot$18,627 across 245 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$6,482,595
Per roster spot$22,826 across 284 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$451k / $1.5M
Tuition & fees$12,906 in-state · $28,240 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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