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 State University
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Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,304enrollment
  • $13,321net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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International Business College
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

International Business College

Private 4 Year

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  • 186enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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International Business College Indianapolis
I
Indianapolis, IN
 

International Business College Indianapolis

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 145enrollment
  • $13,351net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Brown Mackie College Merrillville
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Merrillville, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Merrillville

Private 4 Year

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  • 178enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Brown Mackie College Michigan City
B
Michigan City, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Michigan City

Private 4 Year

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  • 38enrollment
  • $18,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Manchester University
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North Manchester, IN

Manchester University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,175enrollment
  • $19,367net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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Marian University
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Indianapolis, IN

Marian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,586enrollment
  • $23,225net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Martin University
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Indianapolis, IN
 

Martin University

Private 4 Year

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  • 223enrollment
  • $13,879net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Brown Mackie College South Bend
B
South Bend, IN
 

Brown Mackie College South Bend

Private 4 Year

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  • 131enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Mid America College of Funeral Service
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M
Jeffersonville, IN
 

Mid America College of Funeral Service

Private 4 Year

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  • 337enrollment
  • $23,905net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 6

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Oakland City University
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Oakland City, IN
 

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

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  • 650enrollment
  • $12,268net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 850-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Purdue University Calumet Campus
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P
Hammond, IN
 

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,194enrollment
  • $10,908net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Purdue University North Central Campus
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P
Westville, IN
 

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 6,092enrollment
  • $7,832net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Saint Josephs College
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Rensselaer, IN
 

Saint Josephs College

Private 4 Year

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  • 972enrollment
  • $15,836net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

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Vincennes University
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V
Vincennes, IN
 

Vincennes University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 18,438enrollment
  • $10,932net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

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Wabash College
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Crawfordsville, IN

Wabash College

Private 4 Year

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  • 845enrollment
  • $23,913net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Allen College
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Waterloo, IA
 

Allen College

Private 4 Year

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  • 489enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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AIB College of Business
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Des Moines, IA
 

AIB College of Business

Private 4 Year

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  • 348enrollment
  • $12,440net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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