Colleges in Ohio
Ohio is home to 169 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for strong Greek life and large state universities, Ohio offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
169 total in OhioOhio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Columbus, OH. Enrollment: ~45,638 students. Admissions are accessible (61% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,101/year.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Cincinnati, OH. Enrollment: ~29,882 students. Admissions are accessible (85% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,254/year.
Ohio University-Main Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Athens, OH. Enrollment: ~19,633 students. Admissions are accessible (85% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,810/year.
Kent State University at Kent
Kent State University at Kent is a public 4-year institution in Kent, OH. Enrollment: ~19,320 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,650/year.
Miami University-Oxford
Miami University-Oxford is a public 4-year institution in Oxford, OH. Enrollment: ~16,656 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,465/year.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Bowling Green, OH. Enrollment: ~12,812 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,764/year.
University of Toledo
University of Toledo is a public 4-year institution in Toledo, OH. Enrollment: ~9,770 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,906/year.
University of Akron Main Campus
University of Akron Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Akron, OH. Enrollment: ~9,052 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,215/year.
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a public 4-year institution in Cleveland, OH. Enrollment: ~8,969 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,542/year.
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University is a public 4-year institution in Youngstown, OH. Enrollment: ~7,961 students. Admissions are accessible (84% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,313/year.
University of Dayton
University of Dayton is a private 4-year institution in Dayton, OH. Enrollment: ~7,682 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $44,890/year.
Wright State University-Main Campus
Wright State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Dayton, OH. Enrollment: ~6,762 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,758/year.
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is a private 4-year institution in Cleveland, OH. Enrollment: ~6,437 students. Admissions are selective (37% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,020/year.
Xavier University
Xavier University is a private 4-year institution in Cincinnati, OH. Enrollment: ~4,207 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $42,230/year.
Cedarville University
Cedarville University is a private 4-year institution in Cedarville, OH. Enrollment: ~4,024 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,174/year.
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private 4-year institution in Steubenville, OH. Enrollment: ~2,901 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,720/year.
Oberlin College
Oberlin College is a private 4-year institution in Oberlin, OH. Enrollment: ~2,887 students. Admissions are selective (34% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $59,384/year.
Baldwin Wallace University
Baldwin Wallace University is a private 4-year institution in Berea, OH. Enrollment: ~2,842 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,366/year.
Central State University
Central State University is a public 4-year institution in Wilberforce, OH. Enrollment: ~2,620 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $6,842/year.
Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University is a private 4-year institution in Ada, OH. Enrollment: ~2,489 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,390/year.
Denison University
Denison University is a private 4-year institution in Granville, OH. Enrollment: ~2,380 students. Admissions are selective (17% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $57,500/year.
John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private 4-year institution in University Heights, OH. Enrollment: ~2,274 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $43,740/year.
The University of Findlay
The University of Findlay is a private 4-year institution in Findlay, OH. Enrollment: ~2,223 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,878/year.
Ashland University
Ashland University is a private 4-year institution in Ashland, OH. Enrollment: ~2,199 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,990/year.
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