Admission to University Of Cincinnati is selective and competitive and is based on a holistic review of application materials. Qualification Percentage Required: Separate from the U.S. grading scale, the university expects a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, roughly equivalent to a ~60–65% minimum, but higher is advised, especially in relevant courses. Relevant Bachelor Background & Prerequisites: Any bachelor’s degree is acceptable. Must have completed: Two semesters (or three quarters) of college-level Calculus. One course in Linear Algebra or Matrix Methods. Programming knowledge (e.g., Python, Java, R) is not mandatory before admission, but must be learned before starting the program.
