Best Columbus Colleges

Kenyon College

• Private 4 Year
• Gambier, OH
• 5.0 | 1 reviews

• Jan 15 application deadline

Kenyon is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate English and creative writing. The rural campus occupies much of the small village of Gambier.

• SAT Range 1358-1503
• Predicted Avg GPA 3.84
• Acceptance Rate 31%
• Net Price $46,859

Denison University

• Private 4 Year
• Granville, OH
• 3.7 | 3 reviews

• Jan 15 application deadline

Denison is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate economics, the sciences, and theatre. Most students live on the hillside residential campus in the village of Granville.

• SAT Range 1320-1490
• Predicted Avg GPA 3.76
• Acceptance Rate 17%
• Net Price $43,721

Ohio State University Main Campus

• Public 4 Year
• Columbus, OH
• 5.0 | 6 reviews

• Feb 1 application deadline

Ohio State is a large public university known for undergraduate business, engineering, and education. The urban campus stretches across Columbus, the state capital.

• SAT Range 1310-1480
• Predicted Avg GPA 3.76
• Acceptance Rate 61%
• Net Price $19,783

Cedarville University

• Private 4 Year
• Cedarville, OH
• 4.0 | 4 reviews

Cedarville is a private Baptist university known for undergraduate engineering, nursing, and biblical studies. Most undergrads complete required Bible coursework and live on the residential campus in a small Ohio town.

• SAT Range 1130-1360
• Avg GPA 3.9
• Acceptance Rate 65%
• Net Price $27,150

Ohio Wesleyan University

• Private 4 Year
• Delaware, OH
• | 0 reviews

• Mar 1 application deadline

Ohio Wesleyan is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate zoology, economics, and international studies. Most undergrads live on a residential campus in Delaware, a small city north of Columbus.

• SAT Range 1105-1350
• Avg GPA 3.54
• Acceptance Rate 56%
• Net Price $23,006

Wittenberg University

• Private 4 Year
• Springfield, OH
• 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

Capital University

• Private 4 Year
• Columbus, OH
• | 0 reviews

• May 1 application deadline

Capital is a private university known for undergraduate music through its conservatory, plus nursing and education. The residential campus sits in Bexley, a suburb of Columbus.

• SAT Range 910-1180
• Avg GPA 3.63
• Acceptance Rate 70%
• Net Price $22,395

Otterbein University

• Private 4 Year
• Westerville, OH
• | 0 reviews

Otterbein is a private university known for undergraduate theatre, musical theatre, and nursing. The historic campus sits in Westerville, a suburb of Columbus.

• SAT Range 1035-1260
• Avg GPA 3.66
• Acceptance Rate 85%
• Net Price $20,457

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

• Private 4 Year
• Mount Vernon, OH
• 3.5 | 2 reviews

Mount Vernon Nazarene is a private Christian university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and ministry. Most students live on the residential campus in the small city of Mount Vernon.

• SAT Range 1046-1315
• Avg GPA 3.55
• Acceptance Rate 84%
• Net Price $22,961

Central Ohio Technical College

• Public 2 Year
• Newark, OH
• | 0 reviews

A public technical college offering associate degrees in nursing, engineering technologies, and business. Students share the Newark campus with Ohio State University's regional campus.

• SAT Range -
• Avg GPA NA
• Acceptance Rate 100%
• Net Price $9,115

Ohio Christian University

• Private 4 Year
• Circleville, OH
• 3.0 | 2 reviews

Ohio Christian is a private Christian university known for undergraduate ministry and business. The campus is in Circleville, a small city south of Columbus.

• SAT Range -
• Avg GPA NA
• Acceptance Rate 38%
• Net Price $20,290

Clark State College

• Public 2 Year
• Springfield, OH
• | 0 reviews

Clark State is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and technical programs. The main campus is in Springfield in southwestern Ohio.

• SAT Range -
• Avg GPA NA
• Acceptance Rate 100%
• Net Price $11,860

Columbus College of Art & Design

• Private 4 Year
• Columbus, OH
• | 0 reviews

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

Columbus State Community College

• Public 2 Year
• Columbus, OH
• | 0 reviews

• Aug 21 application deadline

A public community college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and information technology. The urban campus is in downtown Columbus.

• SAT Range -
• Avg GPA NA
• Acceptance Rate 100%
• Net Price $8,108

Franklin University

• Private 4 Year
• Columbus, OH
• 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

Hondros College of Nursing

• Private 4 Year
• Columbus, OH
• | 0 reviews

• SAT Range -
• Avg GPA NA
• Acceptance Rate 85%
• Net Price $25,671

Marion Technical College

• Public 2 Year
• Marion, OH
• | 0 reviews

A public two-year technical college known for nursing, allied health, and engineering technology programs. Students study on a compact campus in the city of Marion in north-central Ohio.

• SAT Range -
• Avg GPA NA
• Acceptance Rate 100%
• Net Price $7,776

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

• Private 4 Year
• Columbus, OH
• | 0 reviews

• Jun 15 application deadline

Mount Carmel is a private college of nursing known for undergraduate nursing programs. The urban Columbus campus is affiliated with the Mount Carmel Health System.

• SAT Range -
• Avg GPA 3.63
• Acceptance Rate 84%
• Net Price $10,065