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

Southeast Missouri State University
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Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#235 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 9,927enrollment
  • $14,519net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Lourdes University
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Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

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#236 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $22,634net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Missouri Baptist University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#237 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 5,231enrollment
  • $25,590net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Bethel College Mishawaka
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Mishawaka, IN
 

Bethel College Mishawaka

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#238 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,292enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 800-920SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Notre Dame College
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Cleveland, OH
 

Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

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#239 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $20,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.09Estimated Avg GPA

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

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#240 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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#241 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

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#242 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $20,922net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Parkside
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Kenosha, WI

University of Wisconsin Parkside

Public 4 Year

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#243 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,947enrollment
  • $8,510net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Wilmington College
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Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#244 Best Colleges in the Midwest

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

Applications Due Aug 1

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#245 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 11,071enrollment
  • $11,900net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#246 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $18,450net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Black Hills State University
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Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

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#247 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,425enrollment
  • $16,782net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA

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Central State University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#248 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#249 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,386enrollment
  • $18,926net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 928-1148SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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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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#250 Best Colleges in the Midwest

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

Applications Due Aug 26

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Adler University
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Chicago, IL
 

Adler University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,841enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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American Academy of Art
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Chicago, IL

American Academy of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 111enrollment
  • $31,818net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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