Colleges Near Rochester

Colleges and universities near me in the Rochester, Ohio area

There are 44 colleges within 50 miles of Rochester enrolling a total of 141,502 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 182, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rochester. The nearest college is Oberlin College in Oberlin at a distance of 12.6 miles from Rochester. Driving time to these schools from Rochester 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 26,106 students. In terms of affordability, Stark State College in North Canton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,036 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 Rochester.
Rochester, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Stautzenberger College Brecksville
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Brecksville, OH
 

Stautzenberger College Brecksville

Private 2 Year

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  • 98enrollment
  • $18,242net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Rochester

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Miami Jacobs Career College
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Independence, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12enrollment
  • $22,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Rochester

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Chancellor University
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Seven Hills, Ohio
 

Chancellor University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 739enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Rochester

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University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus
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Independence, OH
 

University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 29enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Rochester

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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

#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 13,518enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

42 miles from Rochester

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Lincoln College of Technology Cleveland
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Cleveland, Ohio
 

Lincoln College of Technology Cleveland

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $24,230net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Rochester

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Herzing University Akron Campus
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Akron, OH
 

Herzing University Akron Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 381enrollment
  • $20,429net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Rochester

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Cleveland State University
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,117enrollment
  • $16,307net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 880-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

42 miles from Rochester

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Cuyahoga Community College District
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Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College District

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,407enrollment
  • $4,675net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA

42 miles from Rochester

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Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland
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Cleveland, OH
 

Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 202enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Rochester

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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 Rochester

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Remington College Cleveland Campus
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Cleveland, OH
 

Remington College Cleveland Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 133enrollment
  • $22,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Rochester

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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

  • 12,266enrollment
  • $41,351net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

45 miles from Rochester

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Cleveland Institute of Art
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 566enrollment
  • $33,527net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1300SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

45 miles from Rochester

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Cleveland Institute of Music
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 350enrollment
  • $36,001net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

45 miles from Rochester

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Heidelberg University
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Tiffin, OH
 

Heidelberg University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,059enrollment
  • $19,620net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1162SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

45 miles from Rochester

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Tiffin University
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Tiffin, OH
 

Tiffin University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,598enrollment
  • $24,516net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 870-1120SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

46 miles from Rochester

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John Carroll University
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University Heights, OH

John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,773enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

47 miles from Rochester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Bowling Green State University Firelands and is 24.1 miles from Rochester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University Firelands are $6,206 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Bowling Green State University Firelands 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.