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Colleges in Ohio
Ohio has 110 colleges in our data: 70 four-year colleges (20 public) and 40 two-year colleges. The median four-year college costs $21,193 a year after grants and graduates 57% of its students.
4-year colleges70
2-year colleges40
Median in-state tuition, public 4-year$11,856
Median net price, 4-year$21,193
Median graduation rate, 4-year57%
Median earnings, 4-year$58,834
Best colleges in Ohio by outcomes
Four-year colleges in Ohio with the highest outcome score, which blends graduation rate (45%), earnings 10 years after entry (35%) and net price (20%).
| # | College | Outcome score | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs | Avg net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH | 80 | 87% | $67,080 | $17,269 |
| 2 | Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH | 75 | 87% | $89,865 | $44,622 |
| 3 | University of DaytonDayton, OH | 75 | 80% | $83,775 | $30,366 |
| 4 | Ohio Northern UniversityAda, OH | 73 | 71% | $82,743 | $23,969 |
| 5 | John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OH | 71 | 74% | $74,509 | $27,167 |
| 6 | Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH | 69 | 74% | $65,805 | $23,335 |
| 7 | Denison UniversityGranville, OH | 68 | 78% | $73,151 | $40,163 |
| 8 | Kenyon CollegeGambier, OH | 68 | 86% | $65,780 | $33,279 |
| 9 | Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH | 66 | 81% | $63,814 | $29,447 |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH | 64 | 75% | $60,832 | $24,917 |
Cheapest 4-year colleges
Lowest average net price, graduation cohort of 50+
- Ohio University-Eastern Campus$5,949 net · 20% grad
- University of Akron Wayne College$6,549 net · 11% grad
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus$6,593 net · 14% grad
- Youngstown State University$9,161 net · 53% grad
- Wright State University-Lake Campus$9,533 net · 44% grad
Hardest to get into
Lowest acceptance rates
- Denison University17% admitted · $40,163 net
- Kenyon College31% admitted · $33,279 net
- Oberlin College34% admitted · $41,987 net
- Case Western Reserve University37% admitted · $44,622 net
- Ohio Christian University38% admitted · $19,197 net
Easiest to get into
Highest acceptance rates with a 50%+ graduation rate
- Ohio Dominican University94% admitted · 51% grad
- Hiram College94% admitted · 56% grad
- University of Toledo92% admitted · 58% grad
- Cleveland State University91% admitted · 51% grad
- Xavier University86% admitted · 71% grad
Highest earnings
Median earnings 10 years after entry
- Case Western Reserve University$89,865 earnings · $44,622 net
- University of Dayton$83,775 earnings · $30,366 net
- Ohio Northern University$82,743 earnings · $23,969 net
- Mount Carmel College of Nursing$77,859 earnings · $23,987 net
- John Carroll University$74,509 earnings · $27,167 net
All 70 four-year colleges in Ohio
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| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch CollegeYellow Springs, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 121 | 89% | $10,751 | 33% | n/a |
| Arizona College of Nursing-ClevelandBeachwood, OH | Private for-profit 4-year | 164 | 100% | $24,815 | n/a | $41,223 |
| Art Academy of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 205 | 35% | $35,232 | 41% | $38,613 |
| Ashland UniversityAshland, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,199 | 76% | $23,678 | 57% | $56,321 |
| Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,842 | 76% | $27,222 | 69% | $59,100 |
| Bluffton UniversityBluffton, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 582 | 67% | $21,315 | 53% | $53,346 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH | Public 4-year | 12,812 | 81% | $21,453 | 66% | $52,269 |
| Capital UniversityColumbus, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,585 | 70% | $20,550 | 57% | $58,937 |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 6,437 | 37% | $44,622 | 87% | $89,865 |
| Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 4,024 | 65% | $23,335 | 74% | $65,805 |
| Central State UniversityWilberforce, OH | Public 4-year | 2,620 | 99% | $13,307 | 21% | $36,832 |
| Chamberlain University-OhioColumbus, OH | Private for-profit 4-year | 257 | 88% | $35,431 | 27% | $96,897 |
| Cincinnati College of Mortuary ScienceCincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 107 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $58,834 |
| Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 539 | 61% | $31,184 | 62% | $42,757 |
| Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 159 | 47% | $30,269 | 85% | $27,260 |
| Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH | Public 4-year | 8,969 | 91% | $13,754 | 51% | $56,979 |
| Columbus College of Art & DesignColumbus, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 882 | 68% | $27,723 | 61% | $47,378 |
| DeVry University-OhioColumbus, OH | Private for-profit 4-year | 210 | 100% | $33,882 | 36% | $51,716 |
| Defiance CollegeDefiance, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 499 | 48% | $27,873 | 36% | $50,327 |
| Denison UniversityGranville, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,380 | 17% | $40,163 | 78% | $73,151 |
| Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSteubenville, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,901 | 58% | $24,629 | 76% | $53,660 |
| Franklin UniversityColumbus, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 5,562 | Open | $28,451 | 21% | $57,435 |
| Heidelberg UniversityTiffin, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 915 | 86% | $22,046 | 61% | $56,874 |
| Hiram CollegeHiram, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 777 | 94% | $20,753 | 56% | $57,745 |
| John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,274 | 81% | $27,167 | 74% | $74,509 |
| Kent State University at KentKent, OH | Public 4-year | 19,320 | 86% | $20,294 | 51% | $51,178 |
| Kenyon CollegeGambier, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,732 | 31% | $33,279 | 86% | $65,780 |
| Kettering CollegeKettering, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 549 | 77% | $20,896 | 57% | $68,877 |
| Lake Erie CollegePainesville, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 852 | 70% | $13,324 | 44% | $54,578 |
| Malone UniversityCanton, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 798 | 76% | $12,621 | 56% | $54,032 |
| Marietta CollegeMarietta, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 952 | 79% | $22,890 | 61% | $65,386 |
| Mercy College of OhioToledo, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 939 | 93% | $15,273 | 48% | $70,306 |
| Miami University-HamiltonHamilton, OH | Public 4-year | 2,043 | Open | $11,513 | 26% | $63,814 |
| Miami University-MiddletownMiddletown, OH | Public 4-year | 837 | Open | $10,410 | 28% | $63,814 |
| Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH | Public 4-year | 16,656 | 75% | $29,447 | 81% | $63,814 |
| Mount Carmel College of NursingColumbus, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 532 | 84% | $23,987 | 60% | $77,859 |
| Mount St. Joseph UniversityCincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,129 | 59% | $19,231 | 54% | $57,689 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityMount Vernon, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,358 | 84% | $21,193 | 63% | $52,001 |
| Muskingum UniversityNew Concord, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,376 | 82% | $19,145 | 54% | $50,990 |
| Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,887 | 34% | $41,987 | 81% | $60,877 |
| Ohio Christian UniversityCircleville, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 862 | 38% | $19,197 | 40% | $39,861 |
| Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 760 | 94% | $17,780 | 51% | $54,622 |
| Ohio Northern UniversityAda, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,489 | 74% | $23,969 | 71% | $82,743 |
| Ohio State University-Lima CampusLima, OH | Public 4-year | 621 | Open | $12,326 | 24% | $67,080 |
| Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH | Public 4-year | 45,638 | 61% | $17,269 | 87% | $67,080 |
| Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville, OH | Public 4-year | 298 | Open | $5,949 | 20% | $61,938 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster, OH | Public 4-year | 691 | Open | $6,593 | 14% | $61,938 |
| Ohio University-Main CampusAthens, OH | Public 4-year | 19,633 | 85% | $20,666 | 65% | $61,938 |
| Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,516 | 56% | $20,196 | 64% | $61,905 |
| Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,157 | 85% | $20,189 | 61% | $59,196 |
| Shawnee State UniversityPortsmouth, OH | Public 4-year | 2,247 | Open | $17,766 | 29% | $43,200 |
| The Christ College of Nursing and Health SciencesCincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 713 | 59% | $17,566 | 60% | $73,495 |
| The College of WoosterWooster, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,730 | 60% | $26,433 | 71% | $62,339 |
| The University of FindlayFindlay, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,223 | 83% | $26,406 | 62% | $63,283 |
| Tiffin UniversityTiffin, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,051 | 80% | $26,131 | 42% | $37,551 |
| University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH | Public 4-year | 9,052 | 60% | $13,072 | 53% | $51,221 |
| University of Akron Wayne CollegeOrrville, OH | Public 4-year | 457 | 90% | $6,549 | 11% | $51,221 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH | Public 4-year | 29,882 | 85% | $24,917 | 75% | $60,832 |
| University of DaytonDayton, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 7,682 | 66% | $30,366 | 80% | $83,775 |
| University of Mount UnionAlliance, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,995 | 78% | $23,956 | 65% | $64,519 |
| University of ToledoToledo, OH | Public 4-year | 9,770 | 92% | $16,406 | 58% | $55,537 |
| Ursuline CollegePepper Pike, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 670 | 75% | $17,186 | 55% | $62,042 |
| Walsh UniversityNorth Canton, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,390 | 71% | $19,588 | 58% | $62,879 |
| Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 822 | 41% | $16,221 | 7.3% | $41,874 |
| Wilmington CollegeWilmington, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,006 | 92% | $28,567 | 48% | $54,378 |
| Wittenberg UniversitySpringfield, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,215 | 72% | $23,310 | 61% | $60,660 |
| Wright State University-Lake CampusCelina, OH | Public 4-year | 892 | Open | $9,533 | 44% | $53,497 |
| Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH | Public 4-year | 6,762 | 96% | $13,715 | 42% | $53,497 |
| Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit 4-year | 4,207 | 86% | $31,905 | 71% | $69,118 |
| Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH | Public 4-year | 7,961 | 85% | $9,161 | 53% | $46,691 |
Community and two-year colleges in Ohio
Highest outcome scores: Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (75), Northwest State Community College (52), Belmont College (50), Southern State Community College (49), Lakeland Community College (34).
| College | Type | Undergrads | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aultman College of Nursing and Health SciencesCanton, OH | Private nonprofit 2-year | 280 | $19,320 | 50% | $66,302 |
| Belmont CollegeSt Clairsville, OH | Public 2-year | 600 | $5,909 | 41% | $40,140 |
| Bowling Green State University-FirelandsHuron, OH | Public 2-year | 1,251 | $16,406 | 9.5% | $52,269 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-ParmaParma, OH | Private nonprofit 2-year | 624 | $12,704 | 18% | $37,469 |
| Central Ohio Technical CollegeNewark, OH | Public 2-year | 1,941 | $9,826 | 24% | $44,532 |
| East Ohio CollegeEast Liverpool, OH | Private for-profit 2-year | 118 | $17,553 | 75% | $32,259 |
| Felbry CollegeColumbus, OH | Private for-profit 2-year | 192 | $51,771 | 29% | n/a |
| Galen College of Nursing-CincinnatiCincinnati, OH | Private for-profit 2-year | 645 | $28,591 | 17% | $69,188 |
| Gods Bible School and CollegeCincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit 2-year | 281 | $11,848 | 35% | $37,329 |
| Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health ScienceCincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit 2-year | 690 | $17,041 | 60% | $72,043 |
| Herzing University-AkronAkron, OH | Private nonprofit 2-year | 391 | $20,633 | 19% | $44,255 |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH | Public 2-year | 1,311 | $16,748 | 32% | $42,530 |
| Kent State University at AshtabulaAshtabula, OH | Public 2-year | 1,290 | $10,310 | 41% | $51,178 |
| Kent State University at East LiverpoolEast Liverpool, OH | Public 2-year | 797 | $10,025 | 16% | $51,178 |
| Kent State University at GeaugaBurton, OH | Public 2-year | 1,601 | $10,594 | 27% | $51,178 |
| Kent State University at SalemSalem, OH | Public 2-year | 1,164 | $11,097 | 34% | $51,178 |
| Kent State University at StarkNorth Canton, OH | Public 2-year | 2,692 | $9,980 | 35% | $51,178 |
| Kent State University at TrumbullWarren, OH | Public 2-year | 1,629 | $11,622 | 29% | $51,178 |
| Kent State University at TuscarawasNew Philadelphia, OH | Public 2-year | 1,654 | $11,122 | 42% | $51,178 |
| Lakeland Community CollegeKirtland, OH | Public 2-year | 2,773 | $3,765 | 13% | $44,165 |
| Marion Technical CollegeMarion, OH | Public 2-year | 1,475 | $6,851 | 30% | $44,031 |
| North Central State CollegeMansfield, OH | Public 2-year | 1,273 | $5,896 | 27% | $44,213 |
| Northwest State Community CollegeArchbold, OH | Public 2-year | 1,115 | $11,313 | 41% | $44,329 |
| Ohio Medical Career CollegeDayton, OH | Private for-profit 2-year | 129 | $17,824 | 76% | n/a |
| Ohio State University Agricultural Technical InstituteWooster, OH | Public 2-year | 464 | $17,148 | 52% | $67,080 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield CampusMansfield, OH | Public 2-year | 736 | $15,307 | 16% | $67,080 |
| Ohio State University-Marion CampusMarion, OH | Public 2-year | 794 | $11,934 | 17% | $67,080 |
| Ohio State University-Newark CampusNewark, OH | Public 2-year | 2,396 | $14,068 | 27% | $67,080 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe, OH | Public 2-year | 833 | $6,719 | 9.2% | $61,938 |
| Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton, OH | Public 2-year | 415 | $6,189 | 12% | $61,938 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville CampusZanesville, OH | Public 2-year | 560 | $6,596 | 19% | $61,938 |
| Professional Skills InstituteMaumee, OH | Private for-profit 2-year | 395 | $41,289 | 21% | $55,997 |
| Southern State Community CollegeHillsboro, OH | Public 2-year | 761 | $8,691 | 43% | $40,254 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash CollegeBlue Ash, OH | Public 2-year | 4,354 | $13,910 | 15% | $60,832 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia, OH | Public 2-year | 3,019 | $11,449 | 23% | $60,832 |
| University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH | Private nonprofit 2-year | 2,494 | $21,862 | 49% | $56,984 |
| University of Rio GrandeRio Grande, OH | Private nonprofit 2-year | 1,400 | $25,227 | 42% | $40,572 |
| Valor Christian CollegeCanal Winchester, OH | Private nonprofit 2-year | 414 | $37,267 | 38% | n/a |
| Washington State College of OhioMarietta, OH | Public 2-year | 1,484 | $6,203 | 37% | $38,317 |
| Zane State CollegeZanesville, OH | Public 2-year | 715 | $8,577 | 47% | $39,062 |
HBCUs in Ohio
Ohio has 2 historically Black colleges and universities in our data: Central State University, Wilberforce University. See the full HBCU list.
Trade schools in Ohio
Ohio also has 112 trade schools. Compare them, and programs like welding, HVAC and nursing, on the trade schools in Ohio page.
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Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Ohio?
Ohio has 110 colleges that mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 70 four-year and 40 two-year schools.
What is the best college in Ohio?
By our outcome score, which combines graduation rate, earnings and net price, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks first among four-year colleges in Ohio, with a score of 80. The best college for you depends on cost, fit and what you want to study.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Ohio?
Ohio University-Eastern Campus has the lowest average net price among four-year colleges in Ohio with a graduation cohort of at least 50 students: $5,949 a year after grants.
What is the hardest college to get into in Ohio?
Denison University, which admitted 17% of applicants for fall 2024.
How much is in-state tuition in Ohio?
The median in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges in Ohio is $11,856 for 2025-26. Housing, food and books add to that, so check each school's net price.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.