The University of Cincinnati is a public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1819 as Cincinnati College, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Cincinnati and has an annual enrollment of over 44,000 students, making it the second largest university in Ohio. It is part of the University System of Ohio. The university has four major campuses with Cincinnati's main campus and medical campus in Clifton Heights and branch campuses in Blue Ash and Clermont.
Motto | Juncta Juvant and Alta Petit (Latin) |
Motto (English) | "Strength in Unity" and "Seek the Highest" |
Type | Public research university |
Established | 1819 |
Parent institution | University System of Ohio |
Academic affiliations | ORAU, GCU (formerly Urban 13), APLU, GCCCU, Space-grant |
Endowment | $1.40 billion (2020) |
President | Neville G. Pinto |
Provost | Kristi A. Nelson |
Academic staff | 2,388 Full-time and 1,206 Part-time (2019) |
Administrative staff | 4,187 (2018) |
Students | 46,388 (fall 2019) |
Undergraduates | 35,498 (fall 2019) |
Postgraduates | 10,890 (fall 2019) |
Campus | Urban, Main Campus: 202 acres, Uptown Campus (Main and Medical): 194 acres, All campuses: 473 acres (1.91 km 2) |
Colors | Red and black |
Mascot | The Bearcat |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS, The American |
About University of Cincinnati
Public research university that enrolls around 45,000 students yearly. It is a space-grant institution.
Achievement of University of Cincinnati
The university had financial problems in the early going and was forced to close after just six years. It reopened in 1835.
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Latest information about University of Cincinnati updated on July 28 2021.