Admissions

Your journey to next starts here

At the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences, we offer two distinct application processes: one for undergraduate admission to our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs, and another for graduate admission to our Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs.

Undergraduate Admissions

With more than 7,500 undergraduate students and over 40 academic programs across the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural and Mathematical Sciences, the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of a top-25 public research university. Since 1819, we've been shaping curious minds in the vibrant city of Cincinnati—home to nine Fortune 500 companies and a dynamic mix of industries, start-ups, and nonprofits. Join a college where opportunity meets innovation in every direction.

Graduate Admissions

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati offers 22 Master’s, 15 doctoral programs, and 11 graduate certificates, enrolling over 1,000 students. Seventeen majors also offer a 4+1 option, allowing undergraduates to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years. Programs are customizable, with options like Chemistry (biochemistry to computational chemistry) and Sociology (research in hospitals and government). Last year, A&S researchers secured nearly $11 million in external funding, providing a dynamic, hands-on learning environment.