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

Madonna University
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Livonia, MI

Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#145 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,109enrollment
  • $18,344net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Western Illinois University
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Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#146 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 7,643enrollment
  • $11,213net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#147 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 23,630enrollment
  • $15,347net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Grand Valley State University
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Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#148 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 21,648enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Huntington University
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Huntington, IN
 

Huntington University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#149 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,472enrollment
  • $20,066net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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North Park University
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Chicago, IL

North Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#150 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,660enrollment
  • $19,029net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 890-1162SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#151 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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South Dakota State University
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Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#152 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1245SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Carthage College
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Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#153 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,667enrollment
  • $26,209net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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McKendree University
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Lebanon, IL

McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#154 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,960enrollment
  • $22,431net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 871-1277SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#155 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 4,682enrollment
  • $17,939net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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University of Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#156 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 5,018enrollment
  • $22,283net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Trinity International University
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Deerfield, IL
 

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#157 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $16,703net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 925-1106SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Omaha, NE

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#158 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 15,058enrollment
  • $12,973net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Mount Vernon, OH
 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#159 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,941enrollment
  • $23,391net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 963-1228SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Viterbo University
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La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#160 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $23,257net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Northeastern Illinois University
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Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#161 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 5,756enrollment
  • $14,262net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#162 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 17,000enrollment
  • $20,030net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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