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

Northwest State Community College
N
Archbold, OH
 

Northwest State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,110enrollment
  • $10,871net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Notre Dame College
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N
Cleveland, OH
 

Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,446enrollment
  • $20,606net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.09Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Northwestern Ohio
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N
Lima, OH
 

University of Northwestern Ohio

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,606enrollment
  • $18,794net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.86Avg GPA

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Ohio College of Massotherapy Inc
O
Akron, OH
 

Ohio College of Massotherapy Inc

Private 2 Year

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  • 63enrollment
  • $20,006net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Ohio Dominican University
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O
Columbus, OH
 

Ohio Dominican University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,258enrollment
  • $21,006net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
O
Wooster, OH
 

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 462enrollment
  • $16,887net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Ohio State University Lima Campus
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O
Lima, OH
 

Ohio State University Lima Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 740enrollment
  • $12,727net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Ohio State University Mansfield Campus
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O
Mansfield, OH
 

Ohio State University Mansfield Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 849enrollment
  • $15,920net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

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Ohio State University Marion Campus
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O
Marion, OH
 

Ohio State University Marion Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 886enrollment
  • $14,514net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

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Ohio State University Newark Campus
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O
Newark, OH
 

Ohio State University Newark Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,422enrollment
  • $13,843net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

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Ohio University Eastern Campus
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O
Saint Clairsville, OH
 

Ohio University Eastern Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,149enrollment
  • $3,897net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Ohio University Chillicothe Campus
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O
Chillicothe, OH
 

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,941enrollment
  • $5,304net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

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Ohio University Southern Campus
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O
Ironton, OH
 

Ohio University Southern Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,639enrollment
  • $4,682net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Ohio University Lancaster Campus
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O
Lancaster, OH
 

Ohio University Lancaster Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,977enrollment
  • $4,935net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

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Ohio University Zanesville Campus
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O
Zanesville, OH
 

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,799enrollment
  • $5,715net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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Ohio Valley College of Technology
O
East Liverpool, OH
 

Ohio Valley College of Technology

Private 2 Year

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  • 149enrollment
  • $16,597net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

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Owens Community College
O
Perrysburg, OH
 

Owens Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,762enrollment
  • $9,294net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 12

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Pontifical College Josephinum
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P
Columbus, OH
 

Pontifical College Josephinum

Private 4 Year

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  • 73enrollment
  • -net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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