Colleges Near Lorain

Colleges and universities near me in the Lorain, Ohio area

There are 44 colleges within 50 miles of Lorain enrolling a total of 125,846 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 64,097, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lorain. The nearest college is Ohio Business College Sheffield in Sheffield Village at a distance of 2.8 miles from Lorain. Driving time to these schools from Lorain 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 Lorain.
Lorain, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

44 results

Herzing University Akron Campus
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Akron, OH
 

Herzing University Akron Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 369enrollment
  • $20,929net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Lorain

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University of Akron Wayne College
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Orrville, OH
 

University of Akron Wayne College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,416enrollment
  • $7,583net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

45 miles from Lorain

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The College of Wooster
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Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,967enrollment
  • $28,976net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

45 miles from Lorain

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National College Stow
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Stow, Ohio
 

National College Stow

Private 2 Year

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  • 198enrollment
  • $19,577net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Lorain

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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

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 25,854enrollment
  • $19,046net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

47 miles from Lorain

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
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Wooster, OH
 

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 446enrollment
  • $17,782net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Lorain

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North Central State College
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Mansfield, OH
 

North Central State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,439enrollment
  • $3,885net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Lorain

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Ohio State University Mansfield Campus
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Mansfield, OH
 

Ohio State University Mansfield Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 828enrollment
  • $15,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

49 miles from Lorain

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lorain County Community College and is 5.8 miles from Lorain. 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.