Colleges Near Lima

Colleges and universities near me in the Lima, Ohio area

There are 3 colleges in Lima and 114 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 391,171 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 38,771, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lima. Driving time to these schools from Lima should be less than 2 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, Ivy Tech Community College Northeast in Fort Wayne 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 Lima.
Lima, OH within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Northwestern Ohio
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Lima, OH
 

University of Northwestern Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,615enrollment
  • $16,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.86Avg GPA

2 miles from Lima

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James A Rhodes State College
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Lima, OH
 

James A Rhodes State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,533enrollment
  • $8,991net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

4 miles from Lima

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Ohio State University Lima Campus
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Lima, OH
 

Ohio State University Lima Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 818enrollment
  • $13,086net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

5 miles from Lima

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton, OH

Bluffton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 745enrollment
  • $21,247net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

16 miles from Lima

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Ohio Northern University
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Ada, OH

Ohio Northern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,015enrollment
  • $27,398net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

15 miles from Lima

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Wright State University Lake Campus
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Celina, OH
 

Wright State University Lake Campus

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 1,294enrollment
  • $11,585net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 790-890SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

25 miles from Lima

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The University of Findlay
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Findlay, OH

The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,869enrollment
  • $24,069net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1213SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

32 miles from Lima

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Brown Mackie College Findlay
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Findlay, OH
 

Brown Mackie College Findlay

Private 2 Year

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  • 214enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Lima

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Defiance College
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Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 540enrollment
  • $23,196net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

41 miles from Lima

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Edison State Community College
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Piqua, OH
 

Edison State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,353enrollment
  • $8,304net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

41 miles from Lima

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Urbana University
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Urbana, OH
 

Urbana University

Private 4 Year

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

48 miles from Lima

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus
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Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 16,920enrollment
  • $20,485net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

50 miles from Lima

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Northwest State Community College
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Archbold, OH
 

Northwest State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,030enrollment
  • $10,909net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

50 miles from Lima

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Miami Jacobs Career College Troy
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Troy, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College Troy

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Lima

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Marion Technical College
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Marion, OH
 

Marion Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,767enrollment
  • $6,748net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Lima

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Heidelberg University
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Tiffin, OH
 

Heidelberg University

Private 4 Year

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#27 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,086enrollment
  • $20,053net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1162SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

56 miles from Lima

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Ohio State University Marion Campus
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Marion, OH
 

Ohio State University Marion Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 900enrollment
  • $13,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

55 miles from Lima

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Tiffin University
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Tiffin, OH
 

Tiffin University

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,044enrollment
  • $25,636net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

55 miles from Lima

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FAQ's

The closest community college is James A Rhodes State College and is 4.5 miles from Lima. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at James A Rhodes State College are $4,532 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

James A Rhodes 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.