Ohio Private Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 64 private colleges in Ohio with the largest enrollment of full and part time students. Case Western Reserve University leads the list with a population of 12,475 students.

Enrollment is a measure of the size of the student body. Larger schools are more likely to offer a wider range of programs and services while smaller schools may have a more intimate and personalized experience.

List of Ohio Private Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment
College Enrollment
197

Cincinnati, Ohio

156

Yellow Springs, Ohio

121
107

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

103
102
88

Wickliffe, Ohio

64
60

South Point, Ohio

21

This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.