Colleges Near Dayton

Colleges and universities near me in the Dayton, Ohio area

There are 6 colleges in Dayton and 52 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 172,981 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 141,527, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dayton. Driving time to these schools from Dayton should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Dayton which is ranked #206 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Cincinnati Main Campus enrolling 43,338 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Richmond in Richmond offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Dayton.
Dayton, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Cedarville University
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Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 5,374enrollment
  • $27,047net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

21 miles from Dayton

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Clark State Community College
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Springfield, OH
 

Clark State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,724enrollment
  • $8,329net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Dayton

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Wittenberg University
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Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,333enrollment
  • $21,457net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

23 miles from Dayton

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Edison State Community College
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Piqua, OH
 

Edison State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,548enrollment
  • $7,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

26 miles from Dayton

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Wilmington College
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Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 964enrollment
  • $24,915net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

31 miles from Dayton

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Urbana University
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Urbana, OH
 

Urbana University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 587enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

32 miles from Dayton

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Miami University Hamilton
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Hamilton, OH
 

Miami University Hamilton

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,374enrollment
  • $12,407net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

34 miles from Dayton

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Miami University
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Oxford, OH

Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 18,618enrollment
  • $27,928net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.85Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

34 miles from Dayton

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University of Phoenix Cincinnati Campus
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West Chester, Ohio
 

University of Phoenix Cincinnati Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 162enrollment
  • $17,959net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Dayton

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Ivy Tech Community College Richmond
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Richmond, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Richmond

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,875enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Dayton

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Earlham College
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Richmond, IN

Earlham College

Private 4 Year

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  • 696enrollment
  • $26,517net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1178-1363SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

38 miles from Dayton

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Indiana University East
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Richmond, IN
 

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 2,985enrollment
  • $9,484net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

37 miles from Dayton

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Lincoln College of Technology Tri County
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Cincinnati, Ohio
 

Lincoln College of Technology Tri County

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 449enrollment
  • $22,080net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Dayton

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Fortis College Cincinnati
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Cincinnati, OH
 

Fortis College Cincinnati

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 403enrollment
  • $23,766net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Dayton

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UC Blue Ash College
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Blue Ash, OH
 

UC Blue Ash College

Public 4 Year

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  • 7,166enrollment
  • $9,388net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

39 miles from Dayton

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Brown Mackie College Cincinnati
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Cincinnati, OH
 

Brown Mackie College Cincinnati

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 249enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Dayton

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Miami Jacobs Career College Sharonville
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Sharonville, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College Sharonville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $21,731net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Dayton

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Chatfield College
C
Saint Martin, OH
 

Chatfield College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Dayton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Sinclair Community College and is 1.4 miles from Dayton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Sinclair Community College are $4,115 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Sinclair 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.