Best Ohio Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Ohio for 2025

There are 192 colleges and universities in Ohio enrolling 610,291 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Ohio 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 Ohio offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Ohio is home to nationally ranked institutions like Case Western Reserve University, Kenyon College, Denison University and Ohio State University. The highest ranked college in Ohio is Case Western Reserve University and the top rated public state college is Ohio State University.

Local college options can be explored in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo or other cities.

Ohio Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

192 results

List of the Best Ohio Colleges

Davis College
D
Toledo, OH
 

Davis College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 95enrollment
  • $22,263net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Defiance College
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D
Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 511enrollment
  • $24,098net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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DeVry University Ohio
D
Columbus, Ohio
 

DeVry University Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,856enrollment
  • -net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Chancellor University
C
Seven Hills, Ohio
 

Chancellor University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 739enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Edison State Community College
E
Piqua, OH
 

Edison State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,548enrollment
  • $7,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland
B
Cleveland, OH
 

Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 202enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Franklin University
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F
Columbus, OH
 

Franklin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,697enrollment
  • $22,252net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Gods Bible School and College
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G
Cincinnati, OH
 

Gods Bible School and College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 443enrollment
  • $7,233net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science
G
Cincinnati, OH
 

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 457enrollment
  • $19,728net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-23ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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Hocking College
H
Nelsonville, OH
 

Hocking College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,846enrollment
  • $12,334net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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International College of Broadcasting
I
Dayton, OH
 

International College of Broadcasting

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 44enrollment
  • $17,876net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Eastern Gateway Community College
E
Steubenville, OH
 

Eastern Gateway Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 15,493enrollment
  • $672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Oct 30

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Hondros College
H
Westerville, OH
 

Hondros College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,091enrollment
  • $29,210net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Kent State University at Ashtabula
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K
Ashtabula, OH
 

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,762enrollment
  • $10,502net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Kent State University at East Liverpool
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K
East Liverpool, OH
 

Kent State University at East Liverpool

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,056enrollment
  • $9,788net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Kent State University at Stark
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K
Canton, OH
 

Kent State University at Stark

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,433enrollment
  • $10,977net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Kent State University at Trumbull
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K
Warren, OH
 

Kent State University at Trumbull

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,029enrollment
  • $10,075net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
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K
New Philadelphia, OH
 

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,885enrollment
  • $11,448net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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