Colleges Near Lancaster

Colleges and universities near me in the Lancaster, Ohio area

There are 2 colleges in Lancaster and 39 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 162,332 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 38,780, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lancaster. Driving time to these schools from Lancaster should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Kenyon College in Gambier which is ranked #57 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Ohio State University enrolling 60,540 students. In terms of affordability, Hocking College in Nelsonville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,816 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 Lancaster.
Lancaster, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Hocking College
H
Nelsonville, OH
 

Hocking College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $11,560net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Lancaster

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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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M
Columbus, OH
 

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 766enrollment
  • $15,006net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

27 miles from Lancaster

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Hondros College
H
Westerville, OH
 

Hondros College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,643enrollment
  • $26,436net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Lancaster

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Ohio State University
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O
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 60,540enrollment
  • $19,582net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

29 miles from Lancaster

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Fortis College Columbus
F
Westerville, OH
 

Fortis College Columbus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 818enrollment
  • $24,344net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Lancaster

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Ohio Business College Columbus
O
Columbus, OH
 

Ohio Business College Columbus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55enrollment
  • $16,781net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Lancaster

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National College Columbus
N
Columbus, OH
 

National College Columbus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6enrollment
  • $19,089net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Lancaster

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Otterbein University
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O
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,458enrollment
  • $22,661net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

33 miles from Lancaster

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Daymar College Chillicothe
D
Chillicothe, OH
 

Daymar College Chillicothe

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $26,417net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Lancaster

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American Institute of Alternative Medicine
A
Columbus, OH
 

American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 360enrollment
  • $27,493net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Lancaster

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Zane State College
Z
Zanesville, OH
 

Zane State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $7,609net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Lancaster

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Ohio University Chillicothe Campus
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O
Chillicothe, OH
 

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,928enrollment
  • $8,456net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

35 miles from Lancaster

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Ohio University Zanesville Campus
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O
Zanesville, OH
 

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,923enrollment
  • $8,076net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

35 miles from Lancaster

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Pontifical College Josephinum
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Columbus, OH
 

Pontifical College Josephinum

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 161enrollment
  • -net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

35 miles from Lancaster

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University of Phoenix Columbus Ohio Campus
P
Columbus, Ohio
 

University of Phoenix Columbus Ohio Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $19,820net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Lancaster

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Ohio University Main Campus
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O
Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 24,145enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

39 miles from Lancaster

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Kenyon College
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K
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,885enrollment
  • $43,044net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1515SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

45 miles from Lancaster

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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M
Mount Vernon, OH
 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,941enrollment
  • $23,391net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 963-1228SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

45 miles from Lancaster

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Ohio Technical College and is 25.2 miles from Lancaster. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Ohio Technical College are $5,016 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central Ohio Technical 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.