Lens covers 38 Christian colleges in the Midwest, all private. They range from Wilberforce University (822 undergraduates) to Cedarville University (4,024). Acceptance rates run from 21% to 93%, and 34 of the 38 admit at least half of applicants.
Christian colleges here are colleges affiliated with a Protestant or other Christian church (IPEDS, 2024), not counting Catholic and Latter-day Saints colleges. How much faith shapes campus life varies, so check each college's own site. In Lens, the Midwest means Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
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The 38 Christian colleges in the Midwest
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | Alma, Michigan | 1,148 | 57% | $49,552 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, Indiana | 1,057 | 79% | $37,240 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, Ohio | 2,199 | 76% | $31,210 |
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 2,494 | 82% | $45,452 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, Illinois | 2,490 | 63% | $51,598 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, Michigan | 3,193 | 71% | $39,350 |
| Capital University | Columbus, Ohio | 1,585 | 70% | $43,234 |
| Carroll University | Waukesha, Wisconsin | 2,523 | 67% | $38,890 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, Wisconsin | 2,660 | 87% | $38,750 |
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, Ohio | 4,024 | 65% | $37,150 |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 1,164 | 64% | $54,666 |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead, Minnesota | 1,829 | 63% | $31,170 |
| Concordia University–Chicago | River Forest, Illinois | 1,323 | 93% | $37,488 |
| Concordia University–Saint Paul | Saint Paul, Minnesota | 3,018 | 79% | $25,600 |
| Concordia University–Wisconsin | Mequon, Wisconsin | 2,197 | 78% | $35,470 |
| Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, Illinois | 3,006 | 74% | $42,955 |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | Winona Lake, Indiana | 1,464 | 82% | $31,200 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter, Minnesota | 1,878 | 61% | $56,076 |
| Hamline University | Saint Paul, Minnesota | 1,776 | 88% | $50,004 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, Michigan | 1,573 | 21% | $33,189 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, Illinois | 930 | 78% | $38,676 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University–Marion | Marion, Indiana | 1,974 | 89% | $32,352 |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul, Minnesota | 2,131 | 29% | $68,104 |
| Manchester University | North Manchester, Indiana | 936 | 71% | $37,135 |
| North Central College | Naperville, Illinois | 2,428 | 77% | $45,726 |
| North Park University | Chicago, Illinois | 1,818 | 69% | $36,710 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, Ohio | 2,489 | 74% | $39,800 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, Ohio | 1,516 | 56% | $53,888 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, Illinois | 2,603 | 56% | $38,900 |
| Otterbein University | Westerville, Ohio | 2,157 | 85% | $35,548 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, Minnesota | 3,093 | 48% | $59,760 |
| The University of Findlay | Findlay, Ohio | 2,223 | 83% | $41,164 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, Indiana | 1,539 | 78% | $44,172 |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, Indiana | 3,005 | 66% | $37,200 |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, Indiana | 2,083 | 89% | $48,450 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, Iowa | 1,452 | 76% | $26,250 |
| Wilberforce University | Wilberforce, Ohio | 822 | 40% | $16,448 |
| Wittenberg University | Springfield, Ohio | 1,215 | 72% | $45,940 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which Christian colleges in the Midwest admit at least half of applicants? 34 of the 38: Alma College, Anderson University, Ashland University, Augsburg University, Augustana College, Calvin University, Capital University, Carroll University, Carthage College, Cedarville University, Coe College, Concordia College at Moorhead and 22 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Christian colleges in the Midwest? Cedarville University is the largest, with 4,024 undergraduates, and Wilberforce University is the smallest, with 822 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.