University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati is a coeducational public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, part of the University System of Ohio. The 2007 rankings from The Center at Arizona State University place the University of Cincinnati as a "Public University Ranking in the Top 25 among Publics", tied for the 37th best public research university and 70th overall research university in the United States. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies UC as a Research University-Very High Research Activity. UC has an annual enrollment of approximately 40,000 students, making it one of the 100 largest universities in the U.S. It offers nearly 600 programs of study, ranging from two-year Associate's degrees to doctoral and post-doctorate education. With an economic impact of over $3 billion per year, it is the largest single employer in Greater Cincinnati. After extensive renovations through the implementation of the 1989 Master Plan, the college has been recognized by campus planners and architects as one of the most distinguished campus settings in the world.