The Best Midwestern Small Colleges

The Best Small Colleges in the Midwest for 2024

These are the top ranked small, public and private, four-year colleges in the Midwest as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment under 3,000. Small colleges allow students a more intimate and personalized experience where it's more likely you will get to know your professors. Leading the list for 2024 is Carleton College. Learn how the Best Small Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,386enrollment
  • $18,926net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 928-1148SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Wright State University Lake Campus
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Celina, OH
 

Wright State University Lake Campus

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 1,294enrollment
  • $11,585net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 790-890SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

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