Lens covers 30 Division II colleges in the Midwest, 20 public and 10 private. They range from Tiffin University (2,051 undergraduates) to Grand Valley State University (18,854). Acceptance rates run from 56% to 98%, and 30 of the 30 admit at least half of applicants.
Division II colleges compete in NCAA Division II, which offers partial athletic scholarships (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 30 Division II colleges in the Midwest
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland University | Ashland, Ohio | 2,199 | 76% | $31,210 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, Minnesota | 3,139 | 56% | $10,237 |
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, Ohio | 4,024 | 65% | $37,150 |
| Concordia University–Saint Paul | Saint Paul, Minnesota | 3,018 | 79% | $25,600 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, Michigan | 3,134 | 98% | $24,466 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, Michigan | 18,854 | 83% | $15,140 in-state · $21,548 out-of-state |
| Lewis University | Romeoville, Illinois | 4,015 | 71% | $39,200 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, Missouri | 5,658 | 95% | $27,166 |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton, Michigan | 5,955 | 92% | $19,123 in-state · $42,988 out-of-state |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead, Minnesota | 3,072 | 59% | $10,428 |
| Minnesota State University–Mankato | Mankato, Minnesota | 11,703 | 88% | $9,572 in-state · $18,942 out-of-state |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin, Missouri | 3,019 | 97% | $8,960 in-state · $17,080 out-of-state |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, Missouri | 5,521 | 73% | $14,984 in-state · $33,248 out-of-state |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, Michigan | 6,556 | 84% | $14,277 in-state · $19,773 out-of-state |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, Missouri | 4,378 | 86% | $10,611 in-state · $17,324 out-of-state |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, Kansas | 4,210 | 89% | $8,400 in-state · $19,744 out-of-state |
| Purdue University Northwest | Hammond, Indiana | 5,671 | 72% | $8,675 in-state · $16,094 out-of-state |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, Illinois | 2,849 | 97% | $21,315 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, Michigan | 5,989 | 72% | $12,930 in-state · $30,450 out-of-state |
| Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud, Minnesota | 5,088 | 95% | $10,245 |
| The University of Findlay | Findlay, Ohio | 2,223 | 83% | $41,164 |
| Tiffin University | Tiffin, Ohio | 2,051 | 80% | $34,790 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, Missouri | 5,648 | 64% | $10,050 in-state · $18,600 out-of-state |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, Indiana | 3,005 | 66% | $37,200 |
| University of Minnesota–Duluth | Duluth, Minnesota | 7,336 | 89% | $14,610 in-state · $20,130 out-of-state |
| University of Missouri–St Louis | Saint Louis, Missouri | 5,024 | 63% | $14,112 in-state · $35,112 out-of-state |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney, Nebraska | 4,088 | 89% | $8,676 in-state · $15,284 out-of-state |
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, Indiana | 5,292 | 96% | $10,066 in-state · $22,907 out-of-state |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, Michigan | 15,587 | 81% | $15,190 in-state · $32,037 out-of-state |
| Winona State University | Winona, Minnesota | 5,144 | 75% | $10,576 in-state · $17,308 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 Division II colleges in the Midwest admit at least half of applicants? 30 of the 30: Ashland University, Bemidji State University, Cedarville University, Concordia University–Saint Paul, Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, Lewis University, Maryville University of Saint Louis, Michigan Technological University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Minnesota State University–Mankato, Missouri Southern State University and 18 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Division II colleges in the Midwest? Grand Valley State University is the largest, with 18,854 undergraduates, and Tiffin University is the smallest, with 2,051 (fall 2024).
How many Division II colleges in the Midwest are public? 20 of the 30 are public and 10 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.