Best Ohio HBCUs

This ranking lists 2 HBCUs in Ohio, part of a national network of historically Black colleges and universities built to expand access to higher education for Black students and still known for strong community, mentorship, and value.

Leading our 2027 rankings is Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, topping our list in Ohio.

Compare tuition, enrollment, acceptance rates, and majors across the HBCUs below. Rankings follow the CollegeSimply methodology, blending academics, cost, outcomes, and selectivity. Sort by cost, selectivity, or enrollment to find the school that fits you.

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Central State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Wilberforce, OH
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Central State is a public HBCU known for undergraduate education and manufacturing engineering. The residential campus sits in the small town of Wilberforce.

#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio 1/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 770-950
  • Avg GPA 2.8
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $11,398
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Wilberforce University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Wilberforce, OH
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

Wilberforce is a private historically Black university with undergraduate programs in business, communication, and the social sciences. The small campus is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 840-940
  • Predicted Avg GPA 2.82
  • Acceptance Rate 41%
  • Net Price $5,533
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