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 Ohio

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
61% admit
Tuition
$34,101
ACT
ACT 28–32

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

Cincinnati, OH
Ski Town
Admit
85% admit
Tuition
$26,254
ACT
ACT 24–29

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

Athens, OH
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
85% admit
Tuition
$22,810
ACT
ACT 22–28

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, OH
NCAA D1
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$20,650
ACT
ACT 18–25

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

Oxford, OH
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$34,465
ACT
ACT 25–30

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, OH
NCAA D1
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$18,764
ACT
ACT 19–26

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

Toledo, OH
NCAA D1
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$18,906
ACT
ACT 23–29

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

Akron, OH
NCAA D1
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$13,215
ACT
ACT 17–25

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, OH
NCAA D1
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$16,542
ACT

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, OH
NCAA D1
Admit
84% admit
Tuition
$10,313
ACT
ACT 19–25

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

Dayton, OH
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$44,890
ACT
ACT 25–31

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

Dayton, OH
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$19,758
ACT

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

Cleveland, OH
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
37% admit
Tuition
$54,020
ACT
ACT 32–34

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

Cincinnati, OH
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$42,230
ACT
ACT 22–29

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, OH
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$33,174
ACT
ACT 22–29

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

Steubenville, OH
NCAA D3
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$29,720
ACT
ACT 22–29

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, OH
NCAA D3
Admit
34% admit
Tuition
$59,384
ACT
ACT 31–34

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

Berea, OH
NCAA D3
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$35,366
ACT
ACT 22–29

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

Wilberforce, OH
HBCUNCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$6,842
ACT

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

Ada, OH
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$34,390
ACT
ACT 24–29

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

Granville, OH
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
17% admit
Tuition
$57,500
ACT
ACT 30–33

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

University Heights, OH
NCAA D3
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$43,740
ACT
ACT 25–32

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

Findlay, OH
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$35,878
ACT

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, OH
NCAA D2
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$22,990
ACT
ACT 20–25

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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