Lens covers 69 Division I colleges in the Midwest, 52 public and 17 private. They range from Chicago State University (1,384 undergraduates) to Ohio State University (45,638). Acceptance rates run from 8% to 99%, and 62 of the 69 admit at least half of applicants.
Division I colleges compete in NCAA Division I, with or without football (Equity in Athletics, 2024–25). 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 69 Division I colleges in the Midwest
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | Muncie, Indiana | 13,988 | 86% | $11,082 in-state · $29,630 out-of-state |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, Ohio | 12,812 | 81% | $14,460 in-state · $22,448 out-of-state |
| Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois | 3,574 | 77% | $42,160 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, Indiana | 4,317 | 85% | $47,560 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, Michigan | 10,035 | 90% | $14,760 |
| Chicago State University | Chicago, Illinois | 1,384 | 43% | $12,754 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, Ohio | 8,969 | 91% | $12,988 in-state · $18,510 out-of-state |
| Creighton University | Omaha, Nebraska | 4,348 | 80% | $48,856 |
| DePaul University | Chicago, Illinois | 14,090 | 76% | $45,999 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, Iowa | 2,543 | 64% | $52,130 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, Illinois | 4,188 | 65% | $13,679 in-state · $16,217 out-of-state |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, Michigan | 10,055 | 80% | $16,240 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, Illinois | 19,057 | 88% | $16,144 in-state · $28,210 out-of-state |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute, Indiana | 6,188 | 81% | $10,258 in-state · $22,322 out-of-state |
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, Indiana | 13,830 | 76% | $10,762 in-state · $34,891 out-of-state |
| Indiana University–Bloomington | Bloomington, Indiana | 37,806 | 78% | $12,144 in-state · $41,891 out-of-state |
| Iowa State University | Ames, Iowa | 25,367 | 89% | $10,787 in-state · $28,881 out-of-state |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, Kansas | 15,142 | 82% | $11,221 in-state · $28,568 out-of-state |
| Kent State University at Kent | Kent, Ohio | 19,320 | 86% | $13,232 in-state · $23,082 out-of-state |
| Lindenwood University | Saint Charles, Missouri | 4,624 | 57% | $21,600 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 11,737 | 82% | $53,710 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 7,660 | 81% | $51,170 |
| Miami University–Oxford | Oxford, Ohio | 16,656 | 75% | $18,161 in-state · $41,221 out-of-state |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan | 40,922 | 85% | $16,458 in-state · $43,842 out-of-state |
| Missouri State University–Springfield | Springfield, Missouri | 13,313 | 91% | $9,502 in-state · $18,770 out-of-state |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, North Dakota | 9,471 | 95% | $11,110 in-state · $15,764 out-of-state |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, Illinois | 11,301 | 70% | $13,248 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, Illinois | 9,201 | 8% | $68,322 |
| Oakland University | Rochester Hills, Michigan | 12,351 | 88% | $15,262 in-state · $23,188 out-of-state |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio | 45,638 | 61% | $13,244 in-state · $40,022 out-of-state |
| Ohio University | Athens, Ohio | 19,633 | 85% | $14,158 in-state · $24,838 out-of-state |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, Indiana | 44,503 | 50% | $9,992 in-state · $28,794 out-of-state |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 5,484 | 84% | $9,532 in-state · $22,887 out-of-state |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis, Missouri | 7,267 | 75% | $55,760 |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, South Dakota | 9,198 | 98% | $9,299 in-state · $12,809 out-of-state |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, Missouri | 6,373 | 74% | $9,903 |
| Southern Illinois University–Carbondale | Carbondale, Illinois | 8,494 | 87% | $13,334 |
| Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville | Edwardsville, Illinois | 8,750 | 98% | $12,922 |
| University of Akron | Akron, Ohio | 9,052 | 60% | $13,135 in-state · $20,815 out-of-state |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio | 29,882 | 85% | $13,976 in-state · $29,310 out-of-state |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, Ohio | 7,682 | 65% | $49,140 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, Michigan | 2,438 | 75% | $32,946 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, Indiana | 1,539 | 78% | $44,172 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 22,170 | 77% | $14,338 in-state · $29,884 out-of-state |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, Illinois | 36,258 | 42% | $16,004 in-state · $35,124 out-of-state |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, Iowa | 22,264 | 84% | $11,283 in-state · $33,371 out-of-state |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, Kansas | 21,217 | 93% | $12,102 in-state · $30,432 out-of-state |
| University of Michigan–Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, Michigan | 34,177 | 16% | $17,736 in-state · $60,946 out-of-state |
| University of Minnesota–Twin Cities | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 31,855 | 80% | $17,214 in-state · $38,362 out-of-state |
| University of Missouri–Columbia | Columbia, Missouri | 23,929 | 78% | $14,837 in-state · $36,056 out-of-state |
| University of Missouri–Kansas City | Kansas City, Missouri | 6,817 | 72% | $12,587 in-state · $30,227 out-of-state |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, Nebraska | 11,488 | 87% | $8,718 in-state · $23,206 out-of-state |
| University of Nebraska–Lincoln | Lincoln, Nebraska | 19,178 | 87% | $10,434 in-state · $28,584 out-of-state |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, North Dakota | 9,981 | 77% | $10,951 in-state · $15,570 out-of-state |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, Iowa | 7,529 | 93% | $9,936 in-state · $21,712 out-of-state |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, Indiana | 8,818 | 11% | $65,025 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, South Dakota | 5,439 | 99% | $9,432 in-state · $12,942 out-of-state |
| University of St Thomas | Saint Paul, Minnesota | 6,245 | 85% | $54,398 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, Ohio | 9,770 | 92% | $12,744 in-state · $22,104 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Green Bay | Green Bay, Wisconsin | 6,341 | 89% | $8,700 in-state · $17,288 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Madison | Madison, Wisconsin | 36,902 | 45% | $11,603 in-state · $42,103 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 16,758 | 91% | $10,398 in-state · $22,398 out-of-state |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, Indiana | 2,083 | 89% | $48,450 |
| Western Illinois University | Macomb, Illinois | 4,410 | 71% | $15,264 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 12,568 | 85% | $15,252 in-state · $19,034 out-of-state |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, Kansas | 10,780 | 94% | $9,684 in-state · $19,869 out-of-state |
| Wright State University | Dayton, Ohio | 6,762 | 96% | $11,522 in-state · $21,222 out-of-state |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, Ohio | 4,207 | 86% | $50,640 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, Ohio | 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.
Related lists
- Division I Colleges
- Division I Colleges in the Northeast
- Division I Colleges in the Southeast
- Division I Colleges in the South and Southwest
- Division I Colleges in the Mountain West
- Division I Colleges on the West Coast
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Midwest
- Large Public Universities in the Midwest
- Smaller Public Universities in the Midwest
- Smaller Private Universities in the Midwest
- Catholic Colleges in the Midwest
- Christian Colleges in the Midwest
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the Midwest
- Division II Colleges in the Midwest
FAQ
Which Division I colleges in the Midwest admit at least half of applicants? 62 of the 69: Ball State University, Bowling Green State University, Bradley University, Butler University, Central Michigan University, Cleveland State University, Creighton University, DePaul University, Drake University, Eastern Illinois University, Eastern Michigan University, Illinois State University and 50 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Division I colleges in the Midwest? Ohio State University is the largest, with 45,638 undergraduates, and Chicago State University is the smallest, with 1,384 (fall 2024).
How many Division I colleges in the Midwest are public? 52 of the 69 are public and 17 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.