Lens covers 31 four-year colleges in Ohio, 11 public and 20 private. They range from Wilberforce University (822 undergraduates) to Ohio State University (45,638). Acceptance rates run from 17% to 96%, and 26 of the 31 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 31 four-year colleges in Ohio
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland University | Ashland | 2,199 | 76% | $31,210 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea | 2,842 | 76% | $39,832 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green | 12,812 | 81% | $14,460 in-state · $22,448 out-of-state |
| Capital University | Columbus | 1,585 | 70% | $43,234 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland | 6,437 | 37% | $66,608 |
| Cedarville University | Cedarville | 4,024 | 65% | $37,150 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland | 8,969 | 91% | $12,988 in-state · $18,510 out-of-state |
| Denison University | Granville | 2,380 | 17% | $67,000 |
| John Carroll University | University Heights | 2,274 | 81% | $50,500 |
| Kent State University at Kent | Kent | 19,320 | 86% | $13,232 in-state · $23,082 out-of-state |
| Kenyon College | Gambier | 1,732 | 31% | $71,520 |
| Miami University–Oxford | Oxford | 16,656 | 75% | $18,161 in-state · $41,221 out-of-state |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin | 2,887 | 34% | $67,366 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada | 2,489 | 74% | $39,800 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus | 45,638 | 61% | $13,244 in-state · $40,022 out-of-state |
| Ohio University | Athens | 19,633 | 85% | $14,158 in-state · $24,838 out-of-state |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware | 1,516 | 56% | $53,888 |
| Otterbein University | Westerville | 2,157 | 85% | $35,548 |
| The College of Wooster | Wooster | 1,730 | 60% | $61,640 |
| The University of Findlay | Findlay | 2,223 | 83% | $41,164 |
| Tiffin University | Tiffin | 2,051 | 80% | $34,790 |
| University of Akron | Akron | 9,052 | 60% | $13,135 in-state · $20,815 out-of-state |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | 29,882 | 85% | $13,976 in-state · $29,310 out-of-state |
| University of Dayton | Dayton | 7,682 | 65% | $49,140 |
| University of Mount Union | Alliance | 1,995 | 78% | $36,600 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo | 9,770 | 92% | $12,744 in-state · $22,104 out-of-state |
| Wilberforce University | Wilberforce | 822 | 40% | $16,448 |
| Wittenberg University | Springfield | 1,215 | 72% | $45,940 |
| Wright State University | Dayton | 6,762 | 96% | $11,522 in-state · $21,222 out-of-state |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati | 4,207 | 86% | $50,640 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown | 7,961 | 84% | $11,113 in-state · $11,473 out-of-state |
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 four-year colleges in Ohio admit at least half of applicants? 26 of the 31: Ashland University, Baldwin Wallace University, Bowling Green State University, Capital University, Cedarville University, Cleveland State University, John Carroll University, Kent State University at Kent, Miami University–Oxford, Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University, Ohio University and 14 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Ohio? Ohio State University is the largest, with 45,638 undergraduates, and Wilberforce University is the smallest, with 822 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Ohio are public? 11 of the 31 are public and 20 are private.
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.