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Cincinnati State SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate87.7%

Cincinnati State admits most applicants, so your testing strategy should focus on affordability as much as admission. Even though it is test-optional, the Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund lists a $20,000 award starting at ACT 18 with a 3.0 GPA, giving you a clear score target with real financial value.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Cincinnati State facts and stats

Quick Facts

Cincinnati State enrolls 9,683 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Cincinnati State has a freshman retention rate of 50%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Undergrad Enrollment9,683

Freshman Retention50%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Cincinnati State application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Cincinnati State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and senior fall for retakes. If you are aiming for the Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund, Cincinnati State lists an ACT 18+ requirement, so the December ACT is the last practical retake to have scores in before the February 15 financial aid priority deadline and well ahead of the May 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Cincinnati State’s in-state tuition is $4,527, while out-of-state tuition is $9,055. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$4,527

Out-of-State Tuition$9,055

Room and Board$8,964

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$15

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Cincinnati State lists out-of-state tuition at $9,055, with in-state tuition at $4,527. Room and board adds about $8,964, so total costs can vary meaningfully depending on a student’s situation. Students with an ACT of 18+ and GPA of 3.00+ may qualify for the $20,000 Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund.