Higher Education
The University of Cincinnati (UC) is our region's largest public institution of higher learning. It is ranked among the top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report and is a national leader in providing rigorous, relevant, student-centered learning, bringing significant benefit to both our regional and international communities. UC is redefining what it means to be an urban research university by offering more than 30 nationally ranked programs, including top-tier programs in medicine, entrepreneurship, architecture, criminal justice, and the arts. Their award-winning co-op program is one of the nation's most comprehensive, allowing students to earn valuable professional experience while they complete their degrees. UC's affiliated colleges and satellite campuses provide numerous opportunities for student enrollment at convenient locations.
Source: Focus on Education, August 2008
Awards and Recognition
- U.S. News & World Report - Top 5 Co-op program
- Lombardi Program on University Performance - One of the Top 20 Research Universities.
Source: Focus on Education, August 2008
Primary and Secondary Education
The Cincinnati MSA has 71 school districts and 56 private schools from which to choose. The Cincinnati Public School (CPS) district is Ohio's 3rd largest and Hamilton County's largest. CPS' 62 district schools service approximately 35,000 students in grades pre-K through the 12th grade. There are 16 high schools with specific focuses; 19 magnet elementary schools with programs in the arts, foreign language, and Montessori and Paideia teaching styles. Also, there is a great selection of neighborhood elementary schools. In 2007-2008 and for the 4th year in a row, the Ohio Report Card awarded CPS the Continuous Improvement rating.
Under the $1-billion Facilities Master Plan (FMP), CPS will replace antiquated learning facilities with state-of-the-art buildings. These new buildings all feature the use of natural lighting, classrooms which are technically ready for the 21st century, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, and common areas for “gathering spot” use by students and surrounding communities. Neighborhood reinvestment of over $300 million has also been dedicated to redevelopment and beautification efforts of these neighborhoods. CPS is midway to the goal having every CPS student in a new or newly renovated school building by 2013.
For more information on CPS please visit www.cps-k12.org.
Enrollment in area Colleges, Universities, and Vocational Schools
| Enrollment | |
|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | 39,000 |
| Miami University | 21,478 |
| Northern Kentucky University | 15,438 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | 10,165 |
| Xavier University | 6,966 |
| College of Mount St. Joseph | 2,324 |
| Thomas More College | 1,858 |
| Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development (secondary)* | 8,523 |
| Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development (post-secondary)* | 49,704 |
Source: 2010 Book of List Business Courier, *2008 Business Courier book of Lists
Educational Attainment (MSA)
| Population | |
|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 460,932 |
| Some College | 253,051 |
| Associates Degree | 102,782 |
| Bachelor Degree | 234,533 |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 134,484 |
| Total | 1,368,736 |
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey 2006
Population Ages 25 & Over
College & University Enrollment 2006: 200 Mile Radius from Downtown Cincinnati
| Enrollment 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 915,419 |
| Graduate | 144,749 |
| Total Enrolled | 1,060,168 |
Source: Cincinnati USA Regional Partnership