Ohio Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in Ohio

There are 73 private colleges and universities in Ohio enrolling 126,801 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Ohio private colleges.  Ohio is home to popular private schools like University of Dayton, Xavier University, Case Western Reserve University and Oberlin College.


73 results

Heidelberg University
H
Tiffin, OH
 

Heidelberg University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,086enrollment
  • $20,053net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1162SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Muskingum University
M
New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

University of Northwestern Ohio
N
Lima, OH
 

University of Northwestern Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,615enrollment
  • $16,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.86Avg GPA

Wittenberg University
W
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,299enrollment
  • $22,912net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

The University of Findlay
F
Findlay, OH

The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,869enrollment
  • $24,069net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1213SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Franklin University
F
Columbus, OH
 

Franklin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,044enrollment
  • $18,989net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Defiance College
D
Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 540enrollment
  • $23,196net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Wilberforce University
W
HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
 

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 656enrollment
  • $14,070net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 840-940SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Ohio Dominican University
O
Columbus, OH
 

Ohio Dominican University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,276enrollment
  • $21,881net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Walsh University
W
North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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

Hiram College
H
Hiram, OH

Hiram College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,018enrollment
  • $19,384net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Franciscan University of Steubenville
F
Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,656enrollment
  • $25,310net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Tiffin University
T
Tiffin, OH
 

Tiffin University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,044enrollment
  • $25,636net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Art Academy of Cincinnati
A
Cincinnati, OH

Art Academy of Cincinnati

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 263enrollment
  • $27,510net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Cincinnati Christian University
C
Cincinnati, OH
 

Cincinnati Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 776enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Wilmington College
W
Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,046enrollment
  • $24,528net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 850-1010SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Bluffton University
B
Bluffton, OH

Bluffton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 745enrollment
  • $21,247net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Columbus College of Art and Design
C
Columbus, OH

Columbus College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 972enrollment
  • $29,238net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA