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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Miami Jacobs Career College Springboro
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Springboro, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College Springboro

Private 2 Year

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  • 33enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Lima

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Harrison College Grove City
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Grove City, OH
 

Harrison College Grove City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 158enrollment
  • $16,482net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Lima

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Ohio
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Columbus, OH
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 537enrollment
  • $32,150net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Lima

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Miami University Middletown
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Middletown, OH
 

Miami University Middletown

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,269enrollment
  • $13,405net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

85 miles from Lima

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Hillsdale College
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Hillsdale, Michigan
 

Hillsdale College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,678enrollment
  • $24,196net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

87 miles from Lima

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Manchester University
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North Manchester, IN

Manchester University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,217enrollment
  • $18,024net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

88 miles from Lima

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Monroe County Community College
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Monroe, MI
 

Monroe County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,398enrollment
  • $4,585net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

88 miles from Lima

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Ohio Business College Sandusky
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Sandusky, OH
 

Ohio Business College Sandusky

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 44enrollment
  • $21,666net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Lima

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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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

90 miles from Lima

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Valor Christian College
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Canal Winchester, OH
 

Valor Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 326enrollment
  • $23,279net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Lima

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Bowling Green State University Firelands
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Huron, OH
 

Bowling Green State University Firelands

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,845enrollment
  • $13,609net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 6

91 miles from Lima

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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

  • 19,107enrollment
  • $23,031net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.85Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

91 miles from Lima

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Wilmington College
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Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,046enrollment
  • $24,528net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 850-1010SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

91 miles from Lima

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Anderson University
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Anderson, IN

Anderson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,290enrollment
  • $21,459net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

92 miles from Lima

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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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Winona Lake, IN
 

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,065enrollment
  • $18,317net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

95 miles from Lima

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Harrison College Anderson
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Anderson, Indiana
 

Harrison College Anderson

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Lima

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Ashland University
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Ashland, OH
 

Ashland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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

94 miles from Lima

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Denison University
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Granville, OH

Denison University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,416enrollment
  • $38,267net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

96 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.