Colleges Near Amherst

Colleges and universities near me in the Amherst, Ohio area

There are 45 colleges within 50 miles of Amherst enrolling a total of 128,053 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 12,021, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Amherst. The nearest college is Ohio Business College Sheffield in Sheffield Village at a distance of 5.2 miles from Amherst. Driving time to these schools from Amherst 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, Lakeland Community College in Kirtland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,927 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 Amherst.
Amherst, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

33 miles from Amherst

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Cleveland Institute of Art
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

33 miles from Amherst

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Cleveland Institute of Music
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Dec 1

33 miles from Amherst

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Remington College Cleveland Campus
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Cleveland, OH
 

Remington College Cleveland Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

34 miles from Amherst

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Ohio College of Massotherapy Inc
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Akron, OH
 

Ohio College of Massotherapy Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 63enrollment
  • $20,006net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Amherst

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John Carroll University
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University Heights, OH

John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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

37 miles from Amherst

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Lakewood University
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Cleveland Heights, Ohio
 

Lakewood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

36 miles from Amherst

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Ashland University
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Ashland, OH
 

Ashland University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,174enrollment
  • $20,342net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1073-1250SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

38 miles from Amherst

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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

38 miles from Amherst

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Brown Mackie College Akron
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Akron, OH
 

Brown Mackie College Akron

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 152enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Amherst

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Rabbinical College Telshe
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Wickliffe, OH
 

Rabbinical College Telshe

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

41 miles from Amherst

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Ursuline College
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Pepper Pike, OH
 

Ursuline College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Mar 1

40 miles from Amherst

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National College Willoughby Hills
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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

40 miles from Amherst

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ATS Institute of Technology
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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

42 miles from Amherst

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University of Akron Main Campus
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Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $14,667net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

44 miles from Amherst

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University of Akron Wayne College
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Orrville, OH
 

University of Akron Wayne College

Public 2 Year

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

Applications Due Aug 13

44 miles from Amherst

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Fortis College Cuyahoga Falls
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Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
 

Fortis College Cuyahoga Falls

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 582enrollment
  • $21,979net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Amherst

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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

44 miles from Amherst

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lorain County Community College and is 8.3 miles from Amherst. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lorain County Community College are $4,005 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lorain County Community 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.