Best Midwestern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the Midwest for 2025

There are 907 colleges and universities in the Midwest enrolling 3,765,831 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the Midwest below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Midwest offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  Midwest is home to nationally ranked institutions like University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Washington University in St Louis and University of Notre Dame. The highest ranked college in the Midwest is University of Chicago and the top rated public state college is University of Michigan.


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List of the Best Midwest Colleges

Indiana University Southeast
I
New Albany, IN
 

Indiana University Southeast

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#199 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,752enrollment
  • $8,829net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Missouri State University Springfield
M
Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#200 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 23,418enrollment
  • $17,104net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Wright State University Main Campus
W
Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#201 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 9,884enrollment
  • $15,400net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 913-1230SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

Cleary University
C
Howell, MI
 

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#202 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,040enrollment
  • $24,965net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-19ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Adrian College
A
Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#203 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,760enrollment
  • $22,053net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Southern Indiana
S
Evansville, IN

University of Southern Indiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#204 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 9,282enrollment
  • $14,066net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Central Michigan University
C
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#205 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 14,399enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Minnesota State University Mankato
M
Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#206 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 14,709enrollment
  • $17,227net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Dakota State University
D
Madison, SD

Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#207 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,508enrollment
  • $19,115net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1340SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Eastern Michigan University
E
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#208 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 13,324enrollment
  • $17,388net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1170SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Aurora University
A
Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#209 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 5,935enrollment
  • $19,220net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1133SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Heidelberg University
H
Tiffin, OH
 

Heidelberg University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#210 Best Colleges in the Midwest

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

Kent State University at Kent
K
Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#211 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 26,106enrollment
  • $20,333net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Concordia University Ann Arbor
C
Ann Arbor, MI

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#212 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,351enrollment
  • $28,020net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Mount Mary College
M
Milwaukee, WI
 

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#213 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $19,409net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 866-1123SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

University of Wisconsin Whitewater
W
Whitewater, WI

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#214 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 11,519enrollment
  • $13,670net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Bethel College Mishawaka
B
Mishawaka, IN
 

Bethel College Mishawaka

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#215 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,222enrollment
  • $20,058net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Midland University
M
Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#216 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,557enrollment
  • $24,143net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 893-1110SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA