280 accredited colleges and universities in Ohio, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Cleveland, OH · Private Non-Profit
Columbus, OH · Public
Gambier, OH · Private Non-Profit
Granville, OH · Private Non-Profit
Oberlin, OH · Private Non-Profit
Wooster, OH · Private Non-Profit
Dayton, OH · Private Non-Profit
Steubenville, OH · Private Non-Profit
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Trotwood, OH · For-Profit
Saint Clairsville, OH · Public
Elyria, OH · Public
Cleveland, OH · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Granville, OH · Private Non-Profit
Gambier, OH · Private Non-Profit
Oberlin, OH · Private Non-Profit
Cincinnati, OH · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
Columbus, OH · Public
Cincinnati, OH · Public
Athens, OH · Public
Kent, OH · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Ohio.
2 HBCUs serving students in Ohio.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Ohio is home to 280 accredited colleges and universities, including 105 public, 80 private non-profit, and 95 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academy in Trotwood is the most affordable, with a net price of $1,889.
Denison University in Granville is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 17%.
Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus is the largest, enrolling 45,638 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $20,212, and average out-of-state tuition is $23,451. The graduate workforce earns a median $42,986 ten years after entry.
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