Best Ohio Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Ohio for 2023

There are 189 colleges and universities in Ohio enrolling 649,091 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Ohio 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 Ohio offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Ohio is home to nationally ranked institutions like Case Western Reserve University, Kenyon College, Denison University and Oberlin College. The highest ranked college in Ohio is Case Western Reserve University and the top rated public state college is Ohio State University.

Local college options can be explored in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo or other cities.


189 results

List of the Best Ohio Colleges

Ohio University Main Campus
O
Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#19 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 24,797enrollment
  • $23,307net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Ursuline College
U
Pepper Pike, OH
 

Ursuline College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,079enrollment
  • $17,220net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1056-1155SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Franciscan University of Steubenville
F
Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#21 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,415enrollment
  • $25,175net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

The University of Findlay
F
Findlay, OH

The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,811enrollment
  • $26,206net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1213SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

College of Mount St. Joseph
M
Cincinnati, OH
 

College of Mount St. Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,064enrollment
  • $18,646net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1018-1193SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Wittenberg University
W
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,326enrollment
  • $21,901net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Otterbein University
O
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#25 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,605enrollment
  • $23,229net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1028-1233SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Malone University
M
Canton, OH
 

Malone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $19,158net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 993-1178SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

University of Mount Union
M
Alliance, OH

University of Mount Union

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,133enrollment
  • $24,166net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

University of Toledo
T
Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 16,979enrollment
  • $17,793net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Mercy College of Ohio
M
Toledo, OH
 

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#29 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,311enrollment
  • $13,856net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 728-930SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Walsh University
W
North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,440enrollment
  • $19,792net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1220SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Cleveland State University
C
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 15,308enrollment
  • $16,007net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1170SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
M
Mount Vernon, OH
 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#32 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,064enrollment
  • $22,280net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1218SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Wright State University Main Campus
W
Dayton, OH
 

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#33 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 10,295enrollment
  • $14,880net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 945-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

Hiram College
H
Hiram, OH

Hiram College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#34 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,335enrollment
  • $20,072net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Bowling Green State University Main Campus
B
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#35 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 17,645enrollment
  • $17,580net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Kent State University at Kent
K
Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#36 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 26,597enrollment
  • $19,034net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1