University of Cincinnati SAT and ACT scores
Cincinnati, OH · public college · 31,184 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Cincinnati reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Cincinnati?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Cincinnati scored 1160 to 1370, with an average of 1282. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Cincinnati?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 24 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Cincinnati require the SAT or ACT?
University of Cincinnati reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Cincinnati accept the CLT?
University of Cincinnati is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Ohio with similar scores
- John Carroll UniversitySAT 1180–1330
- Cedarville UniversitySAT 1130–1360
- Ohio Northern UniversitySAT 1175–1400
- University of DaytonSAT 1200–1380
- Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSAT 1110–1350
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Biola UniversitySAT 1160–1370
- Loyola University ChicagoSAT 1170–1360
- Marist UniversitySAT 1190–1340
- Rollins CollegeSAT 1160–1370
- SUNY at FredoniaSAT 1160–1370
- SUNY College at GeneseoSAT 1190–1340
More about University of Cincinnati
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Cincinnati (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026