Colleges Near Painesville

Colleges and universities near me in the Painesville, Ohio area

There 43 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 120,401 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 19,563, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Painesville. Driving time to these schools from Painesville 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 26,106 students. In terms of affordability, Lakeland Community College in Kirtland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,057 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 Painesville.
Painesville, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lake Erie College
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Painesville, OH
 

Lake Erie College

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Aug 1

0 miles from Painesville

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Lakeland Community College
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Kirtland, OH
 

Lakeland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,654enrollment
  • $7,501net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

8 miles from Painesville

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Bryant and Stratton College Eastlake
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Eastlake, OH
 

Bryant and Stratton College Eastlake

Private 4 Year

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  • 182enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Painesville

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Rabbinical College Telshe
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Wickliffe, OH
 

Rabbinical College Telshe

Private 4 Year

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

15 miles from Painesville

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ATS Institute of Technology
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Highland Heights, OH
 

ATS Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

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  • 335enrollment
  • $27,375net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Painesville

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National College Willoughby Hills
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Willoughby Hills, Ohio
 

National College Willoughby Hills

Private 2 Year

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  • 81enrollment
  • $21,693net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Painesville

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Kent State University at Geauga
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Burton, OH
 

Kent State University at Geauga

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,154enrollment
  • $10,524net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

18 miles from Painesville

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Notre Dame College
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Cleveland, OH
 

Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,446enrollment
  • $20,606net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.09Estimated Avg GPA

20 miles from Painesville

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Ursuline College
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Pepper Pike, OH
 

Ursuline College

Private 4 Year

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  • 923enrollment
  • $17,678net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

19 miles from Painesville

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John Carroll University
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University Heights, OH

John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,773enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

22 miles from Painesville

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Lakewood University
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Cleveland Heights, Ohio
 

Lakewood University

Private 4 Year

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  • 101enrollment
  • $2,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Painesville

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Case Western Reserve University
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Cleveland, OH

Case Western Reserve University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 12,266enrollment
  • $41,351net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

24 miles from Painesville

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Cleveland Institute of Art
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 566enrollment
  • $33,527net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1300SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

24 miles from Painesville

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Cleveland Institute of Music
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Music

Private 4 Year

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  • 350enrollment
  • $36,001net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

23 miles from Painesville

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Kent State University at Ashtabula
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Ashtabula, OH
 

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,762enrollment
  • $10,502net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

25 miles from Painesville

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Cleveland State University
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,117enrollment
  • $16,307net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 880-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

27 miles from Painesville

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Cuyahoga Community College District
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Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College District

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,407enrollment
  • $4,675net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA

27 miles from Painesville

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Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland
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Cleveland, OH
 

Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland

Private 4 Year

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

26 miles from Painesville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lakeland Community College and is 8.2 miles from Painesville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lakeland Community College are $4,422 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lakeland 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.