Ohio Private Colleges
There are 64 private colleges and universities in Ohio enrolling 124,530 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.
Muskingum University
- Private 4 Year
- New Concord, OH
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Muskingum is a private liberal arts university known for undergraduate education and the sciences. Most students live on a residential campus in the small town of New Concord.
- SAT Range 910-1105
- Avg GPA 3.42
- Acceptance Rate 82%
- Net Price $19,695
University of Northwestern Ohio
- Private 4 Year
- Lima, OH
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UNOH is a private university known for undergraduate automotive technology, diesel technology, and motorsports. The Lima campus centers on hands-on technical training with dedicated shop and laboratory facilities.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.86
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $21,853
Wittenberg University
- Private 4 Year
- Springfield, OH
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5.0 | 1 reviews
Wittenberg is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate education, biology, and business. The residential campus in Springfield has longstanding Lutheran ties.
- SAT Range 980-1275
- Avg GPA 3.6
- Acceptance Rate 72%
- Net Price $23,537
The University of Findlay
- Private 4 Year
- Findlay, OH
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Findlay is a private university known for undergraduate equestrian studies, pharmacy, and animal science. The campus is located in the small city of Findlay in northwest Ohio.
- SAT Range 1010-1213
- Avg GPA 3.7
- Acceptance Rate 83%
- Net Price $27,297
Franklin University
- Private 4 Year
- Columbus, OH
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5.0 | 1 reviews
Franklin is a private university known for undergraduate business, accounting, and information technology. Most undergrads are working adults in flexible online and hybrid programs.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $25,576
Defiance College
- Private 4 Year
- Defiance, OH
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2.0 | 2 reviews
Defiance is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate education, business, and criminal justice. The residential campus sits in the small city of Defiance in northwest Ohio.
- SAT Range 860-1110
- Avg GPA 3.12
- Acceptance Rate 48%
- Net Price $26,298
Wilberforce University
- Private 4 Year
- Wilberforce, OH
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- Jul 1 application deadline
Wilberforce is a private historically Black university with undergraduate programs in business, communication, and the social sciences. The small campus is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
- SAT Range 840-940
- Predicted Avg GPA 2.82
- Acceptance Rate 41%
- Net Price $5,533
Ohio Dominican University
- Private 4 Year
- Columbus, OH
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Ohio Dominican is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate education, business, and nursing. The residential campus sits in a northeast Columbus neighborhood.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.32
- Acceptance Rate 94%
- Net Price $21,032
Walsh University
- Private 4 Year
- North Canton, OH
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Walsh is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and business. The suburban campus sits in North Canton near Canton, Ohio.
- SAT Range 1040-1280
- Predicted Avg GPA 3.38
- Acceptance Rate 71%
- Net Price $23,933
Hiram College
- Private 4 Year
- Hiram, OH
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Hiram is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate sciences and biomedical humanities. Students follow the Hiram Plan of 12-week terms paired with intensive three-week courses.
- SAT Range 890-1100
- Avg GPA 3.28
- Acceptance Rate 94%
- Net Price $21,868
Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Private 4 Year
- Steubenville, OH
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5.0 | 1 reviews
Franciscan is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate theology, philosophy, and catechetics. The hillside campus overlooks the Ohio River in Steubenville.
- SAT Range 1110-1350
- Avg GPA 3.78
- Acceptance Rate 58%
- Net Price $23,086
Tiffin University
- Private 4 Year
- Tiffin, OH
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Tiffin is a private university known for undergraduate business, criminal justice, and sports management. Students study on a compact residential campus in the small city of Tiffin in northwest Ohio.
- SAT Range 910-1110
- Avg GPA 3.11
- Acceptance Rate 80%
- Net Price $26,068
Art Academy of Cincinnati
- Private 4 Year
- Cincinnati, OH
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- Aug 1 application deadline
Art Academy of Cincinnati is a private art college known for undergraduate fine arts, illustration, and design. The urban campus sits in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.1
- Acceptance Rate 34%
- Net Price $33,491
Wilmington College
- Private 4 Year
- Wilmington, OH
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1.0 | 1 reviews
- Aug 1 application deadline
A private Quaker liberal arts college known for undergraduate agriculture and peace studies. Students live on a residential campus in the small city of Wilmington in southwestern Ohio.
- SAT Range 850-1220
- Avg GPA 3.47
- Acceptance Rate 92%
- Net Price $26,548
Bluffton University
- Private 4 Year
- Bluffton, OH
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Bluffton is a private Mennonite university known for undergraduate education and peace and conflict studies. The residential campus sits in the small town of Bluffton in northwest Ohio.
- SAT Range 860-1130
- Avg GPA 3.26
- Acceptance Rate 67%
- Net Price $20,429
Columbus College of Art & Design
- Private 4 Year
- Columbus, OH
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A private art and design college known for undergraduate illustration, animation, and industrial design. The urban campus sits in downtown Columbus.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 68%
- Net Price $31,801
Cleveland Institute of Art
- Private 4 Year
- Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland Institute of Art is a private art and design college known for undergraduate programs in animation, industrial design, and biomedical art. The urban campus sits in Cleveland's University Circle cultural district.
- SAT Range 980-1280
- Avg GPA 3.48
- Acceptance Rate 61%
- Net Price $30,837
Kettering College
- Private 4 Year
- Kettering, OH
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Kettering College is a private college known for undergraduate nursing, radiologic sciences, and respiratory care. The campus is integrated with Kettering Health's medical center in suburban Dayton.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.41
- Acceptance Rate 77%
- Net Price $22,036