Colleges Near Akron

Colleges and universities near me in the Akron, Ohio area

There are 2 colleges in Akron and 23 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 39,521 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 199,110, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland which is ranked #49 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Case Western Reserve University enrolling 12,266 students. In terms of affordability, Allegheny Wesleyan College in Salem offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,400 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Akron.
Akron, OH within 50 miles Private 4 year 2 year

23 results

Rabbinical College Telshe
R
Wickliffe, OH
 

Rabbinical College Telshe

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 70enrollment
  • $11,403net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Akron

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Allegheny Wesleyan College
A
Salem, OH
 

Allegheny Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 70enrollment
  • $7,034net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Akron

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Oberlin College
O
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,976enrollment
  • $50,484net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Akron

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Ashland University
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Ashland, OH
 

Ashland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,143enrollment
  • $21,971net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1255SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

44 miles from Akron

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Lake Erie College
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Painesville, OH
 

Lake Erie College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 942enrollment
  • $22,322net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 945-1115SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

46 miles from Akron

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