Cincinnati State SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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.
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Cincinnati State facts and stats
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.
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Key Cincinnati State application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
May 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.
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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.
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