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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio

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First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland	100	100	--	39762	32840	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland Beachwood, OH First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,762 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
2	Central Ohio Technical College	100	62.82	--	9115	59213	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH Located in Newark, Central Ohio Technical College’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 42% of students at Central Ohio Technical College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
3	Clark State College	100	100	--	11860	32341	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Clark State College Springfield, OH Found in Springfield, Clark State College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. About 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $1,483 on average. At Clark State College, there is a 100% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,341
4	Felbry College	100	85.42	--	57632	59213	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Felbry College Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Felbry College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $125 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
5	Case Western Reserve University	93.3	37.78	1,440 – 1,540	44000	75613	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 88% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $40,221 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
6	Ohio State University-Main Campus	93	49.2	1,290 – 1,450	19783	51438	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 956 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 49.2% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $19,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
7	Denison University	91.14	19.55	1,290 – 1,450	43721	51352	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 91% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 78% will graduate in six years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 19.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
8	Kenyon College	91	30.15	1,400 – 1,510	46859	46627	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 91% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 30.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
9	Oberlin College	91	34.16	1,380 – 1,520	51624	38871	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 60% of students will graduate within four years (80% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $51,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
10	Cedarville University	90	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $20,740 per student on average. First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
11	Cleveland Institute of Music	90	47.31	--	29683	60883	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music accepts 47% of applicants. They charge $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,883
12	University of Dayton	90	66.59	1,240 – 1,400	32794	62477	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Dayton Dayton, OH The University of Dayton is a private, Catholic institution affiliated with the Society of Mary. With roots going back to 1850, the school now sits on both sides of the Great Miami River. 95% of UD students receive grant aid – $33,418 on average each....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
13	Miami University-Oxford	89.99	74	1,200 – 1,370	28229	49773	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
14	Antioch College	88.24	45.68	1,010 – 1,240	15964	32114	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Antioch College Yellow Springs, OH Found in Yellow Springs, Antioch College accepts 46% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Antioch College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Antioch College, there is a 88% first year retention rate and 14% of students will earn their degree in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 22.6% Acceptance Rate 45.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,114
15	Cleveland Institute of Art	88	61.35	1,050 – 1,310	30837	33148	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art accepts 61% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Cleveland Institute of Art will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,148
16	Franciscan University of Steubenville	87	58.36	1,110 – 1,350	23086	42037	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH “Fortitude and Prudence” is the motto of the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Located along the Ohio River, the school has a first year retention rate of 87% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The Barons participate in the NCAA Division III without football Presidents' Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $23,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,037
17	Mercy College of Ohio	87	93.22	840 – 1,040	15311	61877	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH Found in Toledo, Mercy College of Ohio accepts 93% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Mercy College of Ohio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $15,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,877
18	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	86.42	88.04	1,180 – 1,370	24696	48310	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
19	John Carroll University	85.57	77.32	1,210 – 1,360	30030	53187	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 85%. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $30,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
20	Ohio University-Main Campus	84.7	86.89	1,140 – 1,310	21907	48991	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 87% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
21	The College of Wooster	84.68	64.38	1,260 – 1,440	28004	43895	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $28,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
22	Ohio Northern University	84.33	73.84	1,090 – 1,320	25941	62686	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Other are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
23	Ohio Wesleyan University	84.1	64.41	1,180 – 1,390	23006	42495	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Found in Delaware, Ohio Wesleyan University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $23,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,495
24	Xavier University	83.1	84.8	1,170 – 1,430	33623	54758	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 7.3% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $33,623 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
25	Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati	83	50	--	27714	58951	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 1% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 83% and 0% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
26	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	81.05	80.89	1,010 – 1,220	24283	41281	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Found in Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus accepts 81% of applicants and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 93% of students attending Bowling Green State University-Main Campus currently receive grant aid from the school. At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, there......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
27	Gods Bible School and College	81	75.32	960 – 1,170	13252	29555	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, Gods Bible School and College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 87% of students attending Gods Bible School and College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,555
28	Mount Carmel College of Nursing	81	84.29	930 – 1,080	10065	60785	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 50% of students at Mount Carmel College of Nursing will receive grant aid from the school. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 44% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,785
29	University of Toledo	80.43	88.89	1,020 – 1,250	17844	44162	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
30	Columbus College of Art & Design	80	67.66	970 – 1,190	31801	30590	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Columbus College of Art & Design’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Columbus College of Art & Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $31,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,590
31	Sinclair Community College	80	0	--	5821	33821	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,821
32	The University of Findlay	80	67.48	970 – 1,210	27297	49757	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio The University of Findlay Findlay, OH Located in Findlay, The University of Findlay accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 80% and 47%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,757
33	Kent State University at Kent	79.77	76.03	980 – 1,230	21278	40179	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
34	Otterbein University	79.7	83.88	950 – 1,340	20457	44539	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $20,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
35	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	79	84.15	990 – 1,230	22961	43046	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
36	Ashland University	77	76.4	1,040 – 1,210	22610	47722	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ashland University Ashland, OH Found in Ashland, Ashland University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Ashland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and its......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,722
37	University of Mount Union	77	78.2	960 – 1,220	23616	45919	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 23% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
38	Muskingum University	76	81.01	900 – 1,110	19695	40536	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $19,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
39	Baldwin Wallace University	75.64	77.39	1,120 – 1,300	27991	44972	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 75% first year retention rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
40	Malone University	75	76.23	960 – 1,200	22390	43056	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 427 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), and Lacrosse. First Year Retention Rate 75 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
41	Professional Skills Institute	75	83.12	--	20389	44172	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Professional Skills Institute Maumee, OH Located in Maumee, Professional Skills Institute’s acceptance rate is 83% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of students attending Professional Skills Institute will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $0 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,172
42	Kettering College	74	76.54	1,010 – 1,180	22036	60692	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kettering College Kettering, OH Located in Kettering, Kettering College accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $6,854 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,692
43	Wilberforce University	74	40.5	850 – 1,080	5533	35146	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 40% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $5,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
44	Marietta College	73.62	78.2	970 – 1,210	22007	51252	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Marietta College Marietta, OH Marietta College’s earliest roots date back to 1797, when it was first known as Muskingum Academy. 100% of students receive grant aid, averaging $31,554 each. The 480 student-athletes, called Pioneers, wear navy blue and white while completing in the Ohio Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 74 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
45	Capital University	73.39	65.01	920 – 1,170	22395	45767	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 65% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 73% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will graduate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
46	Heidelberg University	73.04	82	900 – 1,150	19447	41440	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Heidelberg University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
47	Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	72	45.88	850 – 1,210	19523	59213	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Canton, OH Based in Canton, Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 46%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 44% of students attending Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 72% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 850 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
48	Walsh University	72	70.74	1,040 – 1,280	23933	50090	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 72% of students continued their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
49	Wilmington College	72	92.4	890 – 1,150	26548	41889	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
50	University of Akron Main Campus	71.83	77.22	940 – 1,210	14693	42269	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 28% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $14,693 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
51	Tiffin University	71.58	80.07	870 – 1,100	26068	42475	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Tiffin University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and a 31% four year graduation......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475
52	Mount St. Joseph University	71.1	91.28	990 – 1,220	17094	43595	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
53	Wright State University-Lake Campus	71.08	98.19	770 – 1,110	11008	42229	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH Found in Celina, Wright State University-Lake Campus accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 83% of students attending Wright State University-Lake Campus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 16.5% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 770 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,229
54	North Central State College	71	100	--	4065	34892	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio North Central State College Mansfield, OH Based in Mansfield, North Central State College’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 34% of students at North Central State College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,892
55	Shawnee State University	71	81.47	980 – 1,190	13996	35080	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 63% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
56	Youngstown State University	70.43	91.45	1,010 – 1,230	12757	37590	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 79% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and a 33% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $12,757 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
57	Cleveland State University	70.25	91.3	930 – 1,210	16230	44625	#57 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Found in Cleveland, Cleveland State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 70% of students attending Cleveland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,230 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,625
58	Ursuline College	70	74.79	1,030 – 1,200	16350	45646	#58 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH Ursuline College is a private liberal arts school founded in 1871 as a Catholic women's college. While men can attend, the school continues to provide a woman-focused education and the majority of students are women. A top area of study at Ursuline College is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,646
59	The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences	69	58.94	850 – 1,210	18892	64942	#59 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 59%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 82% of students at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 850 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,942
60	Miami University-Middletown	67	0	--	10574	49773	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
61	Hiram College	66.8	97.48	970 – 1,180	21868	40270	#61 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Hiram College Hiram, OH Based in Hiram, Hiram College accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Hiram College will receive institutional grant aid. At Hiram College, there is a 66% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,270
62	Kent State University at Ashtabula	65.85	77.33	890 – 1,010	12653	40179	#62 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH Found in Ashtabula, Kent State University at Ashtabula accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 61% of students attending Kent State University at Ashtabula will receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 23.3% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
63	Kent State University at Salem	65.85	77.33	890 – 1,010	13301	40179	#63 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH Located in Salem, Kent State University at Salem’s acceptance rate is 77% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 34% of students attending Kent State University at Salem currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 23.6% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
64	University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College	65.06	97.97	1,010 – 1,240	15882	48310	#64 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH Located in Blue Ash, the University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 37% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
65	Wright State University-Main Campus	65	96.17	930 – 1,220	15254	42229	#65 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH Based in Dayton, Wright State University-Main Campus accepts 96% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 87% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wright State University-Main Campus, there is a 65% first year retention rate and around 29% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,254 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,229
66	Wittenberg University	64.04	80.46	1,080 – 1,290	23537	42437	#66 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Wittenberg University Springfield, OH Found in Springfield, Wittenberg University’s acceptance rate is 80% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Wittenberg University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,437
67	Ohio University-Southern Campus	62.2	92.15	--	6014	48991	#67 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH Based in Ironton, Ohio University-Southern Campus accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 79% of students at Ohio University-Southern Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % 15.2% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
68	Ohio Christian University	62	37.97	850 – 930	20290	34457	#68 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 38%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 85% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $20,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
69	University of Northwestern Ohio	61	100	--	21853	45639	#69 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH Found in Lima, the University of Northwestern Ohio’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 51% of students attending the University of Northwestern Ohio currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,853 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,639
70	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus	60.7	89.21	--	5957	48991	#70 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH Based in Zanesville, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus accepts 89% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 85% of students at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,957 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
71	Kent State University at Tuscarawas	60.55	78.2	750 – 990	12576	40179	#71 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH Found in New Philadelphia, Kent State University at Tuscarawas accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 67% of students attending Kent State University at Tuscarawas currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 750 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
72	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus	60.2	87.68	--	5854	48991	#72 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH Found in Lancaster, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % 20.4% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,854 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
73	Bluffton University	60	67.23	890 – 1,120	20429	41940	#73 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Located in Bluffton, Bluffton University accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $20,429 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
74	DeVry University-Ohio	60	100	--	25001	42178	#74 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio DeVry University-Ohio Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, DeVry University-Ohio’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at DeVry University-Ohio currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
75	Ohio University-Eastern Campus	59.7	96.06	--	4730	48991	#75 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH Found in Saint Clairsville, Ohio University-Eastern Campus accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 86% of students at Ohio University-Eastern Campus currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
76	Lake Erie College	59	70.36	970 – 1,180	22892	43959	#76 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Lake Erie College Painesville, OH Located in Painesville, Lake Erie College accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Lake Erie College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Lake Erie College, there is a 59% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,959
77	University of Akron Wayne College	59	90.3	890 – 1,140	6983	42269	#77 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Akron Wayne College Orrville, OH Based in Orrville, the University of Akron Wayne College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Wayne College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $6,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
78	Ohio Dominican University	58	93.87	1,340 – 1,430	21032	43933	#78 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH Based in Columbus, Ohio Dominican University accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students continued their studies at Ohio Dominican University after completing their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % 9.4% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $21,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,933
79	Kent State University at Geauga	57.63	90.11	800 – 1,030	11886	40179	#79 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kent State University at Geauga Burton, OH Based in Burton, Kent State University at Geauga accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 26% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % 16.7% Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $11,886 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
80	Cuyahoga Community College District	57	0	--	4386	30927	#80 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,386 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,927
81	Kent State University at Stark	56.86	87.85	880 – 1,050	10861	40179	#81 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH Based in North Canton, Kent State University at Stark accepts 88% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Kent State University at Stark will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,861 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
82	Defiance College	56	50	970 – 1,080	26298	39303	#82 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 50% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $22,261 each. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $26,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
83	University of Rio Grande	56	0	--	24061	34323	#83 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
84	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus	55	90.75	--	6032	48991	#84 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH Based in Chillicothe, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 86% of students attending Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % 17.9% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
85	Miami University-Hamilton	53	0	--	9786	49773	#85 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
86	Kent State University at Trumbull	51.8	68.3	850 – 1,080	11562	40179	#86 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH Based in Warren, Kent State University at Trumbull accepts 68% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 78% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 52 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 68.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $11,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
87	Art Academy of Cincinnati	51	32.22	740 – 1,170	33491	27483	#87 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, the Art Academy of Cincinnati accepted 32% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at the Art Academy of Cincinnati will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 51 % Acceptance Rate 32.2% SAT Score 740 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $33,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,483
88	Bowling Green State University-Firelands	51	100	930 – 1,110	15782	41281	#88 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Bowling Green State University-Firelands Huron, OH Based in Huron, Bowling Green State University-Firelands’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 13% of students at Bowling Green State University-Firelands will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 51 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
89	Central State University	50	84.51	760 – 1,000	11398	27173	#89 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Central State University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Central State University accepts 85% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at Central State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 760 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $11,398 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,173
90	Cincinnati State Technical and Community College	50	87.67	--	4572	35314	#90 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $15 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 30% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 0% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,572 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,314
91	Kent State University at East Liverpool	50	64.19	850 – 1,040	14377	40179	#91 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH Located in East Liverpool, Kent State University at East Liverpool’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 55% of students attending Kent State University at East Liverpool will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % 23.1% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
92	Ohio State University-Lima Campus	49	99.43	1,010 – 1,210	12862	51438	#92 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH Located in Lima, Ohio State University-Lima Campus accepts 99% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 49 % 16.7% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
93	Ohio State University-Marion Campus	43	99.44	1,020 – 1,250	13191	51438	#93 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion, OH Found in Marion, Ohio State University-Marion Campus accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of students at Ohio State University-Marion Campus will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 43 % 7.5% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
94	Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus	41	99.56	970 – 1,240	15634	51438	#94 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH Based in Mansfield, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 71% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 41%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 41 % 20.6% Acceptance Rate 99.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
95	Franklin University	36	86.33	--	25576	49189	#95 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Franklin University Columbus, OH Based in Columbus, Franklin University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 59% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 36 % Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,189
96	Valor Christian College	36	0	--	33371	50472	#96 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Valor Christian College Canal Winchester, OH First Year Retention Rate 36 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
97	Chamberlain University-Ohio	33	87.5	--	31544	59213	#97 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Chamberlain University-Ohio Columbus, OH Located in Columbus, Chamberlain University-Ohio’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Chamberlain University-Ohio will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 33 % Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
98	Ohio State University-Newark Campus	28	99.48	1,000 – 1,240	14144	51438	#98 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Ohio State University-Newark Campus Newark, OH Based in Newark, Ohio State University-Newark Campus’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 66% of students at Ohio State University-Newark Campus will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 28% and 2% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 28 % 12.0% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
99	Herzing University-Akron	25	94.57	--	18434	35295	#99 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Ohio Herzing University-Akron Akron, OH Based in Akron, Herzing University-Akron’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 25 % Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295