Best Midwestern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the Midwest for 2024

There are 914 colleges and universities in the Midwest enrolling 3,718,606 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

Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

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#217 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 5,918enrollment
  • $19,350net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1198SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Indiana University East
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Richmond, IN
 

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

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#218 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,039enrollment
  • $8,837net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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University of Wisconsin Green Bay
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Green Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Public 4 Year

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#219 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 9,599enrollment
  • $11,365net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Stevens Point, WI

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Public 4 Year

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#220 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 7,964enrollment
  • $13,702net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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Cornerstone University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

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#221 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,781enrollment
  • $20,935net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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Indiana University Kokomo
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Kokomo, IN

Indiana University Kokomo

Public 4 Year

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#222 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,846enrollment
  • $6,648net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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Chicago State University
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Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

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#223 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,317enrollment
  • $6,446net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

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Wright State University Main Campus
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Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#224 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 9,678enrollment
  • $15,650net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 913-1168SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

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#225 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $18,665net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Southern Indiana
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Evansville, IN

University of Southern Indiana

Public 4 Year

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#226 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 9,178enrollment
  • $14,443net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Indiana University Northwest
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Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

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#227 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,198enrollment
  • $6,553net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

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#228 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,827enrollment
  • $20,236net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Wisconsin Superior
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Superior, WI

University of Wisconsin Superior

Public 4 Year

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#229 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,710enrollment
  • $12,908net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Muskingum University
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New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

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#230 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#231 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 7,147enrollment
  • $12,432net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

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#232 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 4,144enrollment
  • $10,061net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 960-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

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#233 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $14,197net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 938-1158SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Indiana University South Bend
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South Bend, IN

Indiana University South Bend

Public 4 Year

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#234 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 4,326enrollment
  • $8,785net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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