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Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)

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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	DePauw University	26.5420560747664	57.19	1,150 – 1,380	30507	58476	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric are commonly chosen majors. % First Year International Students 27 54.3% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
2	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	24.4239631336406	76.42	1,080 – 1,240	55485	26742	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 96% of students at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more % First Year International Students 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
3	Lake Forest College	22.5882352941176	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	29894	51324	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many students choose to major in Business/Commerce, General, followed by Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Finance, General, and Neuroscience....Read more % First Year International Students 23 Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $29,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
4	Tiffin University	21.0200927357032	79.77	860 – 1,120	24516	42475	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Tiffin University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 60% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more % First Year International Students 21 Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,516 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475
5	Knox College	20.4819277108434	70.79	1,170 – 1,440	25524	37757	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more % First Year International Students 20 12.1% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
6	Beloit College	19.3965517241379	63.04	1,210 – 1,390	24941	41660	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 73%, Beloit’s most popular major is Psychology, General. Their colors are orange, black, and white, and their mascot is a polar bear. % First Year International Students 19 Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
7	University of Chicago	19.0861769809138	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	27979	80870	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 43,600 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more % First Year International Students 19 22.0% Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $27,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
8	Augustana College	18.5497470489039	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more % First Year International Students 19 16.7% Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
9	Andrews University	16.5441176470588	87.4	1,080 – 1,350	24874	43254	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four......Read more % First Year International Students 17 Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
10	The College of Wooster	15.929203539823	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	29529	43895	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 60% 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 International Students 16 4.1% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $29,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
11	University of Wisconsin-Superior	15.7692307692308	77.95	970 – 1,180	13126	41868	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI Found in Superior, the University of Wisconsin-Superior accepts 78% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Superior currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 16 1.4% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,868
12	Calvin University	14.6969696969697	70.91	1,090 – 1,350	26374	48039	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 15 26.0% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $26,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
13	University of Evansville	14.0692640692641	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 14 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
14	McKendree University	13.7614678899083	63.88	920 – 1,300	25200	49439	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 64% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 14 6.0% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,200 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
15	Indiana Institute of Technology	13.5440180586907	57.13	950 – 1,160	22148	29717	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN Found in Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute of Technology accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Indiana Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 14 67.0% Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $22,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,717
16	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	13.2492492492492	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." % First Year International Students 13 21.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
17	Denison University	13.1771595900439	16.93	1,320 – 1,450	42177	51352	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 81% will graduate in six years....Read more % First Year International Students 13 20.9% Acceptance Rate 16.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $42,177 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
18	Youngstown State University	13.1137352392791	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more % First Year International Students 13 40.1% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
19	Roosevelt University	12.8547579298831	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 13 Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
20	Case Western Reserve University	11.9170984455959	37.78	1,440 – 1,550	41351	75613	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 86% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $38,578 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. % First Year International Students 12 10.2% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
21	Lawrence University	11.0119047619048	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27393	40653	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more % First Year International Students 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
22	Northwestern University	10.9421000981354	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more % First Year International Students 11 7.2% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
23	Kenyon College	10.1694915254237	31.03	1,380 – 1,490	44470	46627	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 31.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
24	University of Detroit Mercy	9.60144927536232	75.72	1,040 – 1,270	17987	64534	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the University of Detroit Mercy’s acceptance rate is 76%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more % First Year International Students 10 3.8% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
25	Elmhurst University	9.56239870340357	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
26	North Park University	9.34182590233546	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
27	Central State University	9.05923344947735	98.61	800 – 970	14821	27173	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Central State University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Central State University accepts 99% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of students at Central State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 9 5.0% Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,173
28	Walsh University	8.73015873015873	78.15	1,040 – 1,260	21009	50090	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their......Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
29	Lawrence Technological University	8.66510538641686	74.03	1,050 – 1,260	33807	58827	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 74% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending Lawrence Technological University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lawrence Technological University, there is a 78% first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $33,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
30	Ohio State University-Main Campus	8.52145869511287	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. % First Year International Students 9 21.5% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
31	University of Wisconsin-Madison	8.47564038171773	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more % First Year International Students 8 8.7% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
32	University of Notre Dame	8.3855421686747	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more % First Year International Students 8 16.3% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
33	Illinois Wesleyan University	8.1151832460733	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
34	University of Toledo	7.85512699905927	92.02	1,040 – 1,280	17927	44162	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 82% 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 International Students 8 231.5% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,927 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
35	National Louis University	7.84810126582278	93.12	850 – 930	15724	43562	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) National Louis University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, National Louis University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 15% of students attending National Louis University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and 19% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,562
36	Purdue University-Main Campus	7.71772732118111	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. % First Year International Students 8 4.2% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
37	Oberlin College	7.36961451247165	32.98	1,370 – 1,500	50484	38871	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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. 72% of students will graduate within four years (82% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” % First Year International Students 7 26.4% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $50,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
38	Ohio Wesleyan University	7.28476821192053	55.6	1,130 – 1,360	23826	42495	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Found in Delaware, Ohio Wesleyan University accepted 56% 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 International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,495
39	University of Indianapolis	6.69144981412639	66.48	970 – 1,190	19903	46452	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % First Year International Students 7 30.2% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
40	Cleveland State University	6.48899188876014	91.3	880 – 1,130	16307	44625	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Found in Cleveland, Cleveland State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 76% of students attending Cleveland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 6 215.5% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $16,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,625
41	Michigan State University	6.3883352564775	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 6 10.6% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
42	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	6.34057971014493	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more % First Year International Students 6 25.7% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
43	Wheaton College	6.32911392405063	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more % First Year International Students 6 0.3% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
44	Purdue University Northwest	6.20805369127517	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
45	University of Illinois Chicago	6.13298902517753	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more % First Year International Students 6 7.7% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
46	Davenport University	5.74074074074074	98.27	--	19799	47041	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
47	Indiana University-Bloomington	4.67015706806283	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. % First Year International Students 5 13.2% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
48	Eastern Michigan University	4.58377239199157	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). % First Year International Students 5 24.9% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
49	University of Michigan-Dearborn	4.32152117545376	55.61	1,000 – 1,260	12798	50389	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Located in Dearborn, the University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 56% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 82% of students continued their studies at the University of......Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,389
50	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	4.22695035460993	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. % First Year International Students 4 21.2% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
51	Purdue University Fort Wayne	4.13642960812772	83.89	990 – 1,240	12619	42873	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Located in Fort Wayne, Purdue University Fort Wayne’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 63% of students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 4 13.8% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,873
52	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	4.11193603655054	83.77	930 – 1,240	12942	50140	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI Found in Oshkosh, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued their studies at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 4 19.1% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,140
53	Central Michigan University	3.52250489236791	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. % First Year International Students 4 97.6% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
54	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	3.29384570933256	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 3 29.6% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
55	Sinclair Community College	3.27915597376675	0	--	5824	54939	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH % First Year International Students 3 20.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,824 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
56	Cedarville University	3.04818092428712	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $18,776 per student on average. % First Year International Students 3 10.9% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
57	Wayne State University	2.91164658634538	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more % First Year International Students 3 5.0% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
58	Columbia College Chicago	2.80199252801993	75.49	--	29790	32596	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, Columbia College Chicago accepts 75% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Columbia College Chicago will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 28.4% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,596
59	Oakland University	2.28085867620751	87.84	920 – 1,180	15734	49017	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Based in Rochester Hills, Oakland University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students attending Oakland University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 2 9.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,017
60	Loyola University Chicago	2.23499361430396	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	37592	58411	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 65% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more % First Year International Students 2 19.4% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
61	Kent State University at Kent	2.22066386161758	86.34	990 – 1,220	20333	40179	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% 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 International Students 2 11.8% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
62	Indiana University-Indianapolis	1.76667681998172	76.37	1,050 – 1,240	11592	47173	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Based in Indianapolis, Indiana University-Indianapolis accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 75% of students at Indiana University-Indianapolis will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 2 1.2% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,173
63	University of Dayton	1.65330661322645	65.66	1,180 – 1,400	31551	62477	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at the University of Dayton will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 2 5.0% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
64	University of Akron Main Campus	1.57819225251076	59.67	930 – 1,210	15292	42269	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 22% of students will......Read more % First Year International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
65	Western Michigan University	1.53721682847896	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Finance, General. % First Year International Students 2 12.4% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
66	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	1.45573380867499	95.29	970 – 1,210	16499	45851	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts 95% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $56 for graduate applications. Approximately 62% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 1 14.5% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,851
67	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	1.31663455362877	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH % First Year International Students 1 20.8% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
68	Northern Illinois University	1.27049180327869	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. % First Year International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
69	Miami University-Oxford	1.06680213360427	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 International Students 1 41.8% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
70	Ball State University	0.967067433350758	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
71	Grand Valley State University	0.86848635235732	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more % First Year International Students 1 23.5% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
72	Illinois State University	0.771642150952496	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more % First Year International Students 1 12.2% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599