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

Wisconsin Lutheran College
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Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#127 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,086enrollment
  • $22,682net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1038-1243SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Winona State University
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Winona, MN

Winona State University

Public 4 Year

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#128 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 6,154enrollment
  • $18,187net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1270SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Carroll University
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Waukesha, WI
 

Carroll University

Private 4 Year

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#129 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,283enrollment
  • $25,485net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

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Walsh University
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North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

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#130 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,309enrollment
  • $20,032net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1320SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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Otterbein University
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Westerville, OH

Otterbein University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#131 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,458enrollment
  • $22,661net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Capital University
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Columbus, OH

Capital University

Private 4 Year

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#132 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,617enrollment
  • $24,439net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 960-1186SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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University of Toledo
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Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#133 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 15,545enrollment
  • $17,654net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Ball State University
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Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#134 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 19,777enrollment
  • $12,615net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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La Crosse, WI

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#135 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 10,274enrollment
  • $13,130net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Dominican University
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River Forest, IL

Dominican University

Private 4 Year

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#136 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,196enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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Northwestern College
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

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#137 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $25,704net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1311SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#138 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,255enrollment
  • $20,059net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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Malone University
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Canton, OH
 

Malone University

Private 4 Year

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#139 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,199enrollment
  • $21,571net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 943-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Benedictine University
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Lisle, IL

Benedictine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#140 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,123enrollment
  • $25,658net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Cardinal Stritch University
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Cardinal Stritch University

Private 4 Year

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#141 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,332enrollment
  • $20,002net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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Eau Claire, WI

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#142 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 10,104enrollment
  • $15,000net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Mercy College of Ohio
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Toledo, OH
 

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

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#143 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,261enrollment
  • $14,564net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 780-1030SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#144 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 6,041enrollment
  • $16,564net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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