The Best US Colleges: Ohio
As the seventh-most populous state in the Union, Ohio has its share of tremendous public and private institutes of higher learning. Here are eight of the top colleges in Ohio.
Oberlin College
One of the oldest and best Ohio colleges, Oberlin was established in 1833.
- Private, four-year liberal arts college
- Student Population: 2,978
- Annual Cost: $59,683
- SAT Range: 1260-1460
- Ranked in the top 50 colleges nationwide by Forbes
- One of the first institutions to admit students of color
Kenyon College
Founded in 1824, Kenyon is named after one of its earliest financial backers, Lord Kenyon.
- Private, four-year liberal arts college
- Student Population: 1,658
- Annual Cost: $57,910
- SAT Range: 1240-1410
- Known for the famous Middle Path that winds through campus
Case Western Reserve University
Known as CWRU, this university is located in Cleveland’s 500-acre University Circle.
- Private research university
- Student Population: 9,636
- Annual Cost: $56,026
- SAT Range: 1260-1480
- The sustainable campus features wind turbines and a student-operated farm
Denison University
Originally called Granville College, Denison is located east of Columbus in Granville, Ohio.
- Private, four-year liberal arts college
- Student Population: 2,288
- Annual Cost: $54,490
- SAT Range: 1200-1400, but note that Denison is a test-optional school
- Every year, the university celebrates “Denison Day” with music and games
Ohio State University, Columbus
Ohio State’s flagship campus, known as “the” Ohio State University, is one of the top public universities in the country.
- Public research university
- Student Population: 56,867
- Annual Cost: $40,327 (out-of-state), $24,919 (in-state)
- SAT Range: 1200-1400
- The school’s athletic teams, known as the Buckeyes, are a dominant force in Division I college sports
Miami University
Not to be confused with the University of Miami, this college is located in Oxford, Ohio.
- Public research university
- Student Population: 17,395
- Annual Cost: $46,422 (out-of-state), $30,858 (in-state)
- SAT Range: 1080-1290
- Miami of Ohio has several globally-focused programs, including the China Business Program
College of Wooster
Founded just after the Civil War, Wooster is one of Ohio’s more distinguished liberal arts colleges.
- Private, four-year liberal arts college
- Student Population: 2,008
- Annual Cost: $51,300
- SAT Range: 1080-1320
- Homecoming weekend at Wooster is known for its cricket match
Central Ohio Technical College
Among the best community colleges in Ohio, COTC is located inside Ohio State’s Newark campus.
- Public, two-year technical college
- Student Population: 3,900 (all campuses)
- Tuition: $1,432 (in-state), $3,528 (out-of-state)
- SAT Range: Not reported. COTC is an open admission college and does not require test scores
- More than 50 student organizations and clubs are available on campus
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