The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Ohio

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in Ohio that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in Ohio.

Ohio High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Miami University
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Oxford, OH

Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 19,107enrollment
  • $23,031net price
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.85Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus
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Cincinnati, OH

University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 41,155enrollment
  • $20,149net price
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Xavier University
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Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 6,114enrollment
  • $31,619net price
  • 1120-1310SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

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Ohio University Main Campus
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Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 24,145enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Kent State University at Kent
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Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 25,854enrollment
  • $19,046net price
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus
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Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 16,920enrollment
  • $20,485net price
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Central State University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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University of Toledo
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Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 15,545enrollment
  • $17,654net price
  • 1060-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Cleveland State University
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,385enrollment
  • $15,719net price
  • 880-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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John Carroll University
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University Heights, OH

John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,922enrollment
  • $30,496net price
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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University of Akron Main Campus
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Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $14,667net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,071enrollment
  • $11,900net price
  • 830-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Otterbein University
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Westerville, OH

Otterbein University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,458enrollment
  • $22,661net price
  • 1035-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Notre Dame College
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Cleveland, OH
 

Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#30 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $20,151net price
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.09Estimated Avg GPA

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Baldwin Wallace College
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Berea, OH

Baldwin Wallace College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,220enrollment
  • $28,705net price
  • 1043-1298SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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University of Mount Union
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Alliance, OH

University of Mount Union

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,130enrollment
  • $23,259net price
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

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Wright State University Main Campus
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Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 9,678enrollment
  • $15,650net price
  • 913-1168SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

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Marietta College
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Marietta, OH

Marietta College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,198enrollment
  • $22,895net price
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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