2022 Best Colleges in Ohio

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Ohio has 151 colleges and universities, including 60 public colleges and 98 private colleges. but the 15 below stand out as the best in the state. Read more about each of the top colleges in OH below, and click the heart icon to save your favorites to your college list.

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$48,126

Out-of-State

$48,126

Acceptance Rate84%

Xavier University is a private, religious university in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. X was founded in 1831. The university enrolls around 6,651 students a year, including 5,145 undergraduate students.

X Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into X. Around 84% of applicants get into X each year. In 2022, 12,770 out of 15,199 total applicants were accepted.

Xavier University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	84%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	16%

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Xavier University is located Cincinnati.

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Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$43,106

Out-of-State

$43,106

Acceptance Rate94%

Wittenberg University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Springfield, Ohio. Wittenberg University was founded in 1845. The college enrolls around 1,299 students per year, including 1,258 undergraduates.

Wittenberg University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Wittenberg University. Wittenberg University admitted 94% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 2,816 out of 2,998 total applicants were accepted.

Wittenberg University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	97%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	94%
Average GPA	3.6
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	94%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	11%

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Wittenberg University is located in the town of Springfield, Ohio, near Columbus and Dayton.

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University of Dayton

Dayton, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$47,600

Out-of-State

$47,600

Acceptance Rate74%

University of Dayton is a private, religious university in the suburb of Dayton, Ohio. University of Dayton was founded in 1850. The college currently enrolls around 11,674 students a year, including 8,498 undergrad students.

University of Dayton Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Dayton. University of Dayton admitted 74% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 13,795 out of 18,566 total applicants were accepted.

University of Dayton Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	74%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	5%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	5%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	17%

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University of Dayton is located in the town of Dayton, Ohio, in the suburbs of Cincinnati.

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University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$13,570

Out-of-State

$30,582

Acceptance Rate85%

University of Cincinnati is a public, state university in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. University of Cincinnati was founded in 1819. The college enrolls around 40,281 students a year, including 28,999 undergrad students.

University of Cincinnati Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Cincinnati. Around 85% of applicants get into University of Cincinnati each year. In 2022, 25,949 students applied to University of Cincinnati and 22,039 were admitted.

University of Cincinnati Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	85%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	10%

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University of Cincinnati is located Cincinnati.

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Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$52,297

Out-of-State

$52,297

Acceptance Rate52%

Ohio Wesleyan University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Delaware, Ohio. Ohio Wesleyan University was founded in 1842. The university enrolls around 1,410 students per year, including 1,410 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Ohio Wesleyan University

It is moderately difficult to get into Ohio Wesleyan University. The acceptance rate at Ohio Wesleyan University is 52%. In 2022, 2,778 out of 5,324 total applicants were accepted.

Ohio Wesleyan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	52%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	45%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	7%
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	7%

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Ohio Wesleyan University is located in the town of Delaware, Ohio, near Columbus.

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Ohio University

Athens, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$5,968

Out-of-State

$23,720

Acceptance Rate87%

Ohio University is a public, state university in the town of Athens, Ohio. Ohio University was founded in 1804. The university enrolls around 23,893 students a year, including 17,875 undergraduates.

Ohio University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Ohio University. Around 87% of applicants get into Ohio University each year. In 2022, 21,610 out of 24,978 total applicants were accepted.

Ohio University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	87%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	97%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	97%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	13%

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Ohio University is located in Athens, Ohio,.

If you are interested in seeing Ohio University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 50 to Athens, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn International.

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The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$12,485

Out-of-State

$36,722

Acceptance Rate53%

The Ohio State University is a public, state university in the city of Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State was founded in 1870. The college enrolls around 60,540 students per year, including 46,267 undergrads.

Ohio State Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Ohio State. In 2022, Ohio State accepted 53% of applicants. In 2022, 34,370 out of 65,189 total applicants were accepted.

The Ohio State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	53%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	59%
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	59%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	24%

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The Ohio State University is located Columbus.

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Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$37,600

Out-of-State

$37,600

Acceptance Rate54%

Ohio Northern University is a private, religious university in the town of Ada, Ohio. Northern was founded in 1871. The university currently enrolls around 3,015 students a year, including 2,602 undergrads.

Northern Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Northern. Northern admitted 54% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 6,625 applications received in 2021, 3,602 students were offered admission.

Ohio Northern University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	54%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	17%

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Ohio Northern University is located in Ada, Ohio,.

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Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$64,596

Out-of-State

$64,596

Acceptance Rate35%

Oberlin College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Oberlin, Ohio. Oberlin College was founded in 1833. The college enrolls around 2,992 students a year, including 2,986 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Oberlin College

It is very difficult to get into Oberlin College. The acceptance rate at Oberlin College is 35%. Out of 11,066 applications received in 2022, 3,859 students were offered admission.

Oberlin College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	35%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	47%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	37%

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Oberlin College is located in Oberlin, Ohio, near Cleveland.

If you are interested in seeing Oberlin College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90, Interstate 80 to Oberlin, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cleveland Hopkins International.

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Miami University

Oxford, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$17,808

Out-of-State

$40,024

Acceptance Rate88%

Miami University is a public, state university in the town of Oxford, Ohio. Miami of Ohio was founded in 1809. The college enrolls around 19,107 students a year, including 17,075 undergraduates.

Miami of Ohio Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Miami of Ohio. Around 88% of applicants get into Miami of Ohio each year. In 2022, 30,367 students applied to Miami of Ohio and 26,699 were admitted.

Miami University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	88%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	20%

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Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, near Cincinnati.

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Kenyon College

Gambier, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$69,330

Out-of-State

$69,330

Acceptance Rate34%

Kenyon College is a private, nonprofit college in the rural area of Gambier, Ohio. Kenyon College was founded in 1824. The college enrolls around 1,885 students per year, including 1,885 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Kenyon College

It is extremely difficult to get into Kenyon College. The acceptance rate at Kenyon College is 34%. In 2022, 2,784 out of 8,116 total applicants were accepted.

Kenyon College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	34%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	62%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	23%

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John Carroll University

University Heights, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$49,100

Out-of-State

$49,100

Acceptance Rate82%

John Carroll University is a private, religious university in the suburb of University Heights, Ohio. JCU was founded in 1886. The university enrolls around 2,922 students per year, including 2,436 undergraduate students.

JCU Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into JCU. The acceptance rate at JCU is 82%. Out of 4,310 applications received in 2022, 3,550 students were offered admission.

John Carroll University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	82%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	91%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	91%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	18%

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John Carroll University is located in the town of University Heights, Ohio, in the suburbs of Cleveland.

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Denison University

Granville, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$61,426

Out-of-State

$61,426

Acceptance Rate26%

Denison University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Granville, Ohio. Big Red was founded in 1831. The college enrolls around 2,272 students a year, including 2,272 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Denison University

It is very difficult to get into Big Red. The acceptance rate at Big Red is 26%. Out of 10,233 applications received in 2022, 2,689 students were offered admission.

Denison University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	26%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	43%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	28%

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Denison University is located in the town of Granville, Ohio, near Columbus.

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The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$59,550

Out-of-State

$59,550

Acceptance Rate56%

The College of Wooster is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Wooster, Ohio. The College of Wooster was founded in 1866. The college currently enrolls around 1,967 students a year, including 1,967 undergrad students.

The College of Wooster Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into The College of Wooster. The acceptance rate at The College of Wooster is 56%. In 2022, 4,080 out of 7,251 total applicants were accepted.

The College of Wooster Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	56%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	56%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	78%
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	78%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	31%

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The College of Wooster is located in Wooster, Ohio, near Cleveland.

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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$65,351

Out-of-State

$65,351

Acceptance Rate27%

Case Western Reserve University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Case Western Reserve was founded in 1826. The college currently enrolls around 12,201 students per year, including 6,017 undergraduates.

Case Western Reserve Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Case Western Reserve. The acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve is 27%. In 2022, 10,607 out of 38,701 total applicants were accepted.

Case Western Reserve University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	27%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	33%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	32%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	32%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	42%

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2022 Best Colleges in Ohio

Xavier University

$48,126

$48,126

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Wittenberg University

$43,106

$43,106

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University of Dayton

$47,600

$47,600

University of Dayton Acceptance Rate

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University of Cincinnati

$13,570

$30,582

University of Cincinnati Acceptance Rate 2022

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Ohio Wesleyan University

$52,297

$52,297

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Ohio University

$5,968

$23,720

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The Ohio State University

$12,485

$36,722

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Ohio Northern University

$37,600

$37,600

Northern Acceptance Rate 2021

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Oberlin College

$64,596

$64,596

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Miami University

$17,808

$40,024

Miami of Ohio Acceptance Rate

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Kenyon College

$69,330

$69,330

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