Best Ohio Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Ohio for 2024

There are 194 colleges and universities in Ohio enrolling 619,184 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Ohio below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Ohio offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Ohio is home to nationally ranked institutions like Case Western Reserve University, Kenyon College, Denison University and Ohio State University. The highest ranked college in Ohio is Case Western Reserve University and the top rated public state college is Ohio State University.

Local college options can be explored in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo or other cities.


194 results

List of the Best Ohio Colleges

Wright State University Main Campus
W
Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#37 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 9,678enrollment
  • $15,650net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 913-1168SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

Muskingum University
M
New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#38 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Lourdes University
L
Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#39 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $22,634net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Notre Dame College
N
Cleveland, OH
 

Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#40 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $20,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.09Estimated Avg GPA

Wilmington College
W
Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#41 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,046enrollment
  • $24,528net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 850-1010SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Youngstown State University
Y
Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#42 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,071enrollment
  • $11,900net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Central State University
C
HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#43 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

Wright State University Lake Campus
W
Celina, OH
 

Wright State University Lake Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#44 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,294enrollment
  • $11,585net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 790-890SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

ETI Technical College
E
Niles, OH
 

ETI Technical College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 152enrollment
  • $14,069net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

Miami Jacobs Career College
M
Independence, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12enrollment
  • $22,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Herzing University   Akron Campus
H
Akron, OH
 

Herzing University Akron Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 369enrollment
  • $20,929net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Akron Wayne College
A
Orrville, OH
 

University of Akron Wayne College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,416enrollment
  • $7,583net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

Allegheny Wesleyan College
A
Salem, OH
 

Allegheny Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 86enrollment
  • $6,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Antonelli College Cincinnati
A
Cincinnati, OH
 

Antonelli College Cincinnati

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 56enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Art Academy of Cincinnati
A
Cincinnati, OH

Art Academy of Cincinnati

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 263enrollment
  • $27,510net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Athenaeum of Ohio
A
Cincinnati, Ohio
 

Athenaeum of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
A
Canton, OH
 

Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 250enrollment
  • $20,173net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Belmont Technical College
B
Saint Clairsville, OH
 

Belmont Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 723enrollment
  • $5,501net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA