Best Midwestern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the Midwest for 2024

There are 914 colleges and universities in the Midwest enrolling 3,718,606 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the Midwest below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Midwest offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  Midwest is home to nationally ranked institutions like University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Washington University in St Louis and University of Notre Dame. The highest ranked college in the Midwest is University of Chicago and the top rated public state college is University of Michigan.


914 results

List of the Best Midwest Colleges

Hanover College
H
Hanover, IN

Hanover College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#73 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,124enrollment
  • $26,599net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Luther College
L
Decorah, IA

Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#74 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $25,734net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

University of St Francis
S
Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#75 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,297enrollment
  • $18,560net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

North Central College
N
Naperville, IL

North Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#76 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,695enrollment
  • $25,285net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

Webster University
W
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#77 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 6,396enrollment
  • $23,069net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1026-1315SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Lewis University
L
Romeoville, IL
 

Lewis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#78 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 6,513enrollment
  • $19,184net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Wittenberg University
W
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#79 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,299enrollment
  • $22,912net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

University of Detroit Mercy
D
Detroit, MI

University of Detroit Mercy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#80 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 5,360enrollment
  • $18,197net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1208SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Taylor University
T
Upland, IN

Taylor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#81 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,221enrollment
  • $27,366net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Iowa State University
I
Ames, IA

Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#82 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 29,969enrollment
  • $15,310net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1350SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Ohio Wesleyan University
O
Delaware, OH

Ohio Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#83 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,410enrollment
  • $27,311net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1123-1358SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
S
Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#84 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $21,124net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Augsburg College
A
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#85 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,088enrollment
  • $25,409net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1188-1376SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Elmhurst College
E
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#86 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 3,731enrollment
  • $24,108net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

University of Illinois at Springfield
I
Springfield, IL

University of Illinois at Springfield

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#87 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 4,198enrollment
  • $11,733net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 988-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Nebraska Wesleyan University
N
Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#88 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 1,688enrollment
  • $25,201net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Concordia University Wisconsin
C
Mequon, WI

Concordia University Wisconsin

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#89 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 4,988enrollment
  • $24,485net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Hamline University
H
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#90 Best Colleges in the Midwest

  • 2,638enrollment
  • $23,021net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1258SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA