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The Top 50 Best Colleges in the US is College Raptor’s most prestigious rankings list. Updated annually, these schools are celebrated for their rich histories, stunning campuses, excellent academics, and vibrant student life. The institutions on this list are known for both academic excellence and impressive extracurricular opportunities, making them “dream schools” for students around the world. Use these rankings as a jumping-off point for you to create your own personalized rankings using our college match tool.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Case Western Reserve University	6657	37.78	1,440 – 1,540	44000	75613	#1 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 6,657 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
2	Kenyon College	2052	30.15	1,400 – 1,510	46859	46627	#2 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 2,052 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
3	Ohio State University-Main Campus	46627	49.2	1,290 – 1,450	19783	51438	#3 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 46,627 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
4	Denison University	2458	19.55	1,290 – 1,450	43721	51352	#4 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,458 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
5	Oberlin College	2896	34.16	1,380 – 1,520	51624	38871	#5 2027 Best Colleges 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.” Undergraduates 2,896 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
6	Miami University-Oxford	16405	74	1,200 – 1,370	28229	49773	#6 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 16,405 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
7	University of Dayton	7252	66.59	1,240 – 1,400	32794	62477	#7 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 7,252 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
8	John Carroll University	2408	77.32	1,210 – 1,360	30030	53187	#8 2027 Best Colleges 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%. Undergraduates 2,408 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
9	The College of Wooster	1515	64.38	1,260 – 1,440	28004	43895	#9 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,515 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
10	Cedarville University	5794	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#10 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 5,794 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	Xavier University	3744	84.8	1,170 – 1,430	33623	54758	#11 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 3,744 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
12	Franciscan University of Steubenville	3219	58.36	1,110 – 1,350	23086	42037	#12 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 3,219 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
13	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	34447	88.04	1,180 – 1,370	24696	48310	#13 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 34,447 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
14	Ohio Northern University	2706	73.84	1,090 – 1,320	25941	62686	#14 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 2,706 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
15	Ohio Wesleyan University	1652	64.41	1,180 – 1,390	23006	42495	#15 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,652 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
16	Cleveland Institute of Music	160	47.31	--	29683	60883	#16 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 160 Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,883
17	Ohio University-Main Campus	20786	86.89	1,140 – 1,310	21907	48991	#17 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 20,786 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
18	Baldwin Wallace University	2532	77.39	1,120 – 1,300	27991	44972	#18 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,532 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
19	Cleveland Institute of Art	545	61.35	1,050 – 1,310	30837	33148	#19 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 545 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
20	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	15273	80.89	1,010 – 1,220	24283	41281	#20 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 15,273 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
21	Kent State University at Kent	21144	76.03	980 – 1,230	21278	40179	#21 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 21,144 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
22	Otterbein University	2292	83.88	950 – 1,340	20457	44539	#22 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,292 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
23	Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	286	45.88	850 – 1,210	19523	59213	#23 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 286 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
24	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	1592	84.15	990 – 1,230	22961	43046	#24 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,592 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
25	Kettering College	575	76.54	1,010 – 1,180	22036	60692	#25 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 575 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
26	The University of Findlay	4132	67.48	970 – 1,210	27297	49757	#26 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 4,132 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
27	Marietta College	882	78.2	970 – 1,210	22007	51252	#27 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 882 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
28	Ashland University	2977	76.4	1,040 – 1,210	22610	47722	#28 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,977 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
29	University of Toledo	10726	88.89	1,020 – 1,250	17844	44162	#29 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 10,726 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	University of Mount Union	2207	78.2	960 – 1,220	23616	45919	#30 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 2,207 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
31	Mount Carmel College of Nursing	534	84.29	930 – 1,080	10065	60785	#31 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 534 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
32	Walsh University	1523	70.74	1,040 – 1,280	23933	50090	#32 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,523 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
33	Capital University	1642	65.01	920 – 1,170	22395	45767	#33 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,642 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
34	Columbus College of Art & Design	885	67.66	970 – 1,190	31801	30590	#34 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 885 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
35	Wittenberg University	1012	80.46	1,080 – 1,290	23537	42437	#35 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,012 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
36	Ursuline College	677	74.79	1,030 – 1,200	16350	45646	#36 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 677 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
37	Heidelberg University	1002	82	900 – 1,150	19447	41440	#37 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,002 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
38	Malone University	946	76.23	960 – 1,200	22390	43056	#38 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 946 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
39	Mount St. Joseph University	1268	91.28	990 – 1,220	17094	43595	#39 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,268 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
40	Ohio Dominican University	787	93.87	1,340 – 1,430	21032	43933	#40 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 787 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
41	Gods Bible School and College	409	75.32	960 – 1,170	13252	29555	#41 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 409 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
42	Muskingum University	1428	81.01	900 – 1,110	19695	40536	#42 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,428 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
43	Mercy College of Ohio	984	93.22	840 – 1,040	15311	61877	#43 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 984 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
44	Hiram College	991	97.48	970 – 1,180	21868	40270	#44 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 991 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
45	University of Akron Main Campus	11691	77.22	940 – 1,210	14693	42269	#45 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 11,691 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
46	Youngstown State University	9687	91.45	1,010 – 1,230	12757	37590	#46 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 9,687 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
47	Antioch College	115	45.68	1,010 – 1,240	15964	32114	#47 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 115 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
48	Cleveland State University	9418	91.3	930 – 1,210	16230	44625	#48 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 9,418 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
49	Wilmington College	1006	92.4	890 – 1,150	26548	41889	#49 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,006 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	The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences	717	58.94	850 – 1,210	18892	64942	#50 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 717 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
51	Bluffton University	584	67.23	890 – 1,120	20429	41940	#51 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 584 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
52	Wright State University-Main Campus	7747	96.17	930 – 1,220	15254	42229	#52 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 7,747 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
53	Tiffin University	2842	80.07	870 – 1,100	26068	42475	#53 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,842 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
54	Ohio Christian University	1288	37.97	850 – 930	20290	34457	#54 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,288 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
55	Kent State University at Stark	3628	87.85	880 – 1,050	10861	40179	#55 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 3,628 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
56	Lake Erie College	941	70.36	970 – 1,180	22892	43959	#56 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 941 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
57	Kent State University at Ashtabula	1939	77.33	890 – 1,010	12653	40179	#57 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,939 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
58	University of Rio Grande	2037	0	--	24061	34323	#58 2027 Best Colleges in Ohio University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Undergraduates 2,037 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
59	Defiance College	529	50	970 – 1,080	26298	39303	#59 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 529 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
60	Art Academy of Cincinnati	206	32.22	740 – 1,170	33491	27483	#60 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 206 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
61	Kent State University at Salem	1939	77.33	890 – 1,010	13301	40179	#61 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,939 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
62	Kent State University at Tuscarawas	2273	78.2	750 – 990	12576	40179	#62 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,273 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
63	Ohio State University-Lima Campus	727	99.43	1,010 – 1,210	12862	51438	#63 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 727 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
64	Kent State University at Trumbull	1907	68.3	850 – 1,080	11562	40179	#64 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,907 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
65	Wilberforce University	822	40.5	850 – 1,080	5533	35146	#65 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 822 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
66	Kent State University at Geauga	2440	90.11	800 – 1,030	11886	40179	#66 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,440 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
67	Ohio State University-Marion Campus	926	99.44	1,020 – 1,250	13191	51438	#67 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 926 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
68	Kent State University at East Liverpool	1133	64.19	850 – 1,040	14377	40179	#68 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,133 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
69	Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus	911	99.56	970 – 1,240	15634	51438	#69 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 911 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
70	Central State University	2151	84.51	760 – 1,000	11398	27173	#70 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,151 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
71	Franklin University	6188	86.33	--	25576	49189	#71 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 6,188 Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,189
72	Ohio State University-Newark Campus	2877	99.48	1,000 – 1,240	14144	51438	#72 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 2,877 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