# University of Cincinnati: Founder of Co-op, Leader in Co-op

> The University of Cincinnati is a public research university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1819. UC enrolls approximately 50,000 students across 13 colleges offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in fields including engineering, medicine, business, law, arts, and education. The university is classified as an R1 doctoral research institution and is a member of the American Association of Universities.