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

59 results

Virginia Marti College of Art and Design
V
Lakewood, OH
 

Virginia Marti College of Art and Design

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $22,040net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Remington College Cleveland West Campus
R
North Olmsted, Ohio
 

Remington College Cleveland West Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 348enrollment
  • $23,919net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lincoln College of Technology Cleveland
L
Cleveland, Ohio
 

Lincoln College of Technology Cleveland

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $24,230net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lakewood University
Connect Me
L
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
 

Lakewood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 169enrollment
  • $3,848net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
ATS Institute of Technology
A
Highland Heights, OH
 

ATS Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 324enrollment
  • $23,390net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Kent State University at Geauga
Connect Me
K
Burton, OH
 

Kent State University at Geauga

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,095enrollment
  • $9,969net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

34 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Rabbinical College Telshe
Connect Me
R
Wickliffe, OH
 

Rabbinical College Telshe

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 74enrollment
  • $11,012net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
National College Willoughby Hills
N
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
 

National College Willoughby Hills

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 81enrollment
  • $21,693net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Allegheny Wesleyan College
Connect Me
A
Salem, OH
 

Allegheny Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

38 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lorain County Community College
L
Elyria, OH
 

Lorain County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,170enrollment
  • $3,896net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Kent State University at Trumbull
Connect Me
K
Warren, OH
 

Kent State University at Trumbull

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,734enrollment
  • $9,854net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

38 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Kent State University at Salem
Connect Me
K
Salem, OH
 

Kent State University at Salem

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,315enrollment
  • $10,324net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

39 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lakeland Community College
L
Kirtland, OH
 

Lakeland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,620enrollment
  • $7,020net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

39 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Ohio Business College Sheffield
O
Sheffield Village, OH
 

Ohio Business College Sheffield

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 136enrollment
  • $21,757net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Oberlin College
Connect Me
O
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,992enrollment
  • $46,462net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1530SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Trumbull Business College
T
Warren, OH
 

Trumbull Business College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 117enrollment
  • $24,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bryant and Stratton College Eastlake
B
Eastlake, OH
 

Bryant and Stratton College Eastlake

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 182enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
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

42 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 

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.