Colleges Near Amherst

Colleges and universities near me in the Amherst, Ohio area

There are 45 colleges within 50 miles of Amherst enrolling a total of 128,053 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 12,021, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Amherst. The nearest college is Ohio Business College Sheffield in Sheffield Village at a distance of 5.2 miles from Amherst. Driving time to these schools from Amherst 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 Kent State University at Kent enrolling 25,854 students. In terms of affordability, Lakeland Community College in Kirtland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,927 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 Amherst.
Amherst, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Ohio Business College Sheffield
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Sheffield Village, OH
 

Ohio Business College Sheffield

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 136enrollment
  • $21,757net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Amherst

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Lorain County Community College
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Elyria, OH
 

Lorain County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,170enrollment
  • $3,896net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Amherst

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Oberlin College
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Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,992enrollment
  • $46,462net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1530SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

8 miles from Amherst

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Remington College Cleveland West Campus
R
North Olmsted, Ohio
 

Remington College Cleveland West Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 348enrollment
  • $23,919net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Amherst

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Bowling Green State University Firelands
B
Huron, OH
 

Bowling Green State University Firelands

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,845enrollment
  • $13,609net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 6

19 miles from Amherst

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Baldwin Wallace College
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Berea, OH

Baldwin Wallace College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,220enrollment
  • $28,705net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1043-1298SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

20 miles from Amherst

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Bryant and Stratton College Parma
B
Parma, OH
 

Bryant and Stratton College Parma

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 534enrollment
  • $14,146net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Amherst

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Ohio Business College Sandusky
O
Sandusky, OH
 

Ohio Business College Sandusky

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 44enrollment
  • $21,666net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Amherst

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Virginia Marti College of Art and Design
V
Lakewood, OH
 

Virginia Marti College of Art and Design

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $22,040net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Amherst

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Miami Jacobs Career College
M
Independence, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12enrollment
  • $22,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Amherst

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Cleveland State University
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,385enrollment
  • $15,719net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 880-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

30 miles from Amherst

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Cuyahoga Community College District
C
Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,764enrollment
  • $5,928net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA

30 miles from Amherst

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Chancellor University
C
Seven Hills, Ohio
 

Chancellor University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 739enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Amherst

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Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland
B
Cleveland, OH
 

Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 202enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Amherst

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University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus
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Independence, OH
 

University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 29enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Amherst

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Lincoln College of Technology Cleveland
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Cleveland, Ohio
 

Lincoln College of Technology Cleveland

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $24,230net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Amherst

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Vatterott College Cleveland
V
Broadview Heights, OH
 

Vatterott College Cleveland

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 117enrollment
  • $19,146net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Amherst

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Stautzenberger College Brecksville
S
Brecksville, OH
 

Stautzenberger College Brecksville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 198enrollment
  • $21,930net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Amherst

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lorain County Community College and is 8.3 miles from Amherst. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lorain County Community College are $4,005 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lorain County Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.