Colleges Near Akron

Colleges and universities near me in the Akron, Ohio area

There are 4 colleges in Akron and 59 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 160,861 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 199,110, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland which is ranked #49 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Kent State University at Kent enrolling 25,854 students. In terms of affordability, Stark State College in North Canton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,036 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Akron.
Akron, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Chancellor University
C
Seven Hills, Ohio
 

Chancellor University

Private 4 Year

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  • 739enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Akron

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Hiram College
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Hiram, OH

Hiram College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,018enrollment
  • $19,384net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

25 miles from Akron

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University of Mount Union
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Alliance, OH

University of Mount Union

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,130enrollment
  • $23,259net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

25 miles from Akron

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Remington College Cleveland Campus
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Cleveland, OH
 

Remington College Cleveland Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 186enrollment
  • $21,951net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Akron

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University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus
P
Independence, OH
 

University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 29enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Akron

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Baldwin Wallace College
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Berea, OH

Baldwin Wallace College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,220enrollment
  • $28,705net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1043-1298SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

26 miles from Akron

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Bryant and Stratton College Parma
B
Parma, OH
 

Bryant and Stratton College Parma

Private 4 Year

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  • 534enrollment
  • $14,146net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Akron

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John Carroll University
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University Heights, OH

John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,922enrollment
  • $30,496net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

28 miles from Akron

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Case Western Reserve University
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Cleveland, OH

Case Western Reserve University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 12,201enrollment
  • $38,279net price
  • 27%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

29 miles from Akron

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Cleveland Institute of Art
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 584enrollment
  • $33,395net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

30 miles from Akron

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Cleveland Institute of Music
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Music

Private 4 Year

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  • 341enrollment
  • $29,383net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

30 miles from Akron

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Cleveland State University
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,385enrollment
  • $15,719net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 880-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

30 miles from Akron

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Cuyahoga Community College District
C
Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College District

Public 2 Year

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  • 15,764enrollment
  • $5,928net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA

30 miles from Akron

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Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland
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Cleveland, OH
 

Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland

Private 4 Year

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  • 202enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Akron

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Notre Dame College
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Cleveland, OH
 

Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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

29 miles from Akron

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The College of Wooster
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Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,967enrollment
  • $28,976net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

29 miles from Akron

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
O
Wooster, OH
 

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 446enrollment
  • $17,782net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Akron

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Ursuline College
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Pepper Pike, OH
 

Ursuline College

Private 4 Year

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  • 950enrollment
  • $14,502net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 975-1200SAT range
  • 20-22ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

29 miles from Akron

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Stark State College and is 15.2 miles from Akron. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Stark State College are $4,548 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Stark State College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.