Colleges in Ohio

Ohio is a Midwestern state with hot, humid summers and cool winters. As the “Birthplace of Aviation,” the Buckeye State has five international airports and also claims Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon, as a native from Wapakoneta. Colleges in Ohio are evenly split between private not-for-profit and public institutions. Ohio University was the first college established in the state, and is the ninth oldest institution in the continental US. The most selective in Ohio is Kenyon College. Ohio’s key economic industries are advanced energy and environmental technologies, aerospace and aviation, along with agriculture and food processing. Top attractions include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cedar Point Amusement Park, and Hocking Hills State Park.

Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Ursuline provides over 30 bachelor’s degree programs, pre-professional programs, minors, and certificate programs, as well as 20 graduate programs. Ursuline...

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As a nursing student at Ursuline college, I have had a very full schedule due to the strenuous nature of studying for a successful career in the health field. Although I have heard great things about their other majors offered which range from...

” – Nicole from Chagrin Falls, OH

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$16,760

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950

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Clark State College

Springfield, OH

Clark State Community College is a 2-year institution with four campuses in western Ohio. Clark State is home to over 125 majors and certificate-granting programs, including New Media and Precision Agriculture. In addition, the Clark State...

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Clark State is truly a college that has your best interest in mind. They make sure they are advising you to take the right classes in order to graduate on time, they have many different majors, and they try to make a schedule that best fits your...

” – Amanda from Beavercreek, OH

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$6,539

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4,703

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Art Academy of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is a private, 4-year institution established in the state of Ohio. As one of the country’s smallest 4-year art colleges, students attending The Art Academy benefit from individualized support networks, guaranteed studio...

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The AAC is by far one of the most artistic places I have ever seen. They want you to grow in your own vision, not a cloan trained classicly. Freedom, expression, and originality are the best three words to describe the AAC.

” – Douglas from Milford, OH

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$24,071

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263

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Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, OH

Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Joseph University is a Catholic liberal arts college in the Cincinnati area. The Mount offers undergraduate degrees in over 40 academic majors and several degrees can be completed in 3 years. As a...

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When I first came to Mount Saint Joseph, I felt uncomfortable and unconfident because I didn't know a lot about the field I was studying. Luckily for me the professors are kind and respect students and will do anything to help them succeed. Its not...

” – Courtney from Cincinnati, OH

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Private

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4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$21,913

average net price

2,027

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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH

As one of Ohio’s most influential public urban research universities, the University of Akron is home to five colleges and three regional campuses in Orrville, Lakewood, Medina, Ohio. Akron offers highly ranked degree programs in engineering...

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The classes are generally small and the professors are fantastic. After you finish your electives, all the major-specific class are enticing and exciting. I'm glad I chose Akron over a smaller school. There are tons of opprotuniteis here for...

” – Abby from Bellville, OH

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Public

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4 Year

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Small city

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$17,328

average net price

13,465

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Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Columbus, OH

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a Catholic nursing school and the largest private undergraduate nursing program in Ohio. Mount Carmel offers four options for conferring BSN degrees from a 4-year program to an accelerated 13-month curriculum as...

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4 Year

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$17,650

average net price

766

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Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH

Miami University Hamilton is Miami of Ohio’s regional campus in the northern end of the greater Cincinnati area. Hamilton students have the option of completing a bachelor’s degree on campus in 12 academic departments or taking courses in over 100...

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The professors are awesome on this campus they really know their subjects and are very helpful. Also, there is a large student base on this campus full of tutors and the friendliest people who will certainly help you if you have a problem. Not only...

” – Sheree from Hamilton, OH

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$11,559

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2,268

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Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, OH

Eastern Gateway Community College is a 2-year higher learning institution that operates two campuses in Steubenville and Youngstown, Ohio. The university has an “open door” admissions policy and grants associate degrees. A majority of students study...

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2 Year

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$3,340

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30,364

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North Central State College

Mansfield, OH

North Central State College is a 2-year community college sharing a campus with The Ohio State University at Mansfield. NC State is home to over 60 degree and certificate-granting academic programs and students in the college’s Business and...

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I think North Central offer every student a chance to achieve their goal.
North Central is big nice looking school.
I think North Central will offer me a hand's on experience.

” – LaTonya from Mansfield, OH

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Public

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4 Year

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$4,624

average net price

2,439

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Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH

Founded in 1879, The Columbus College of Art & Design is one of the oldest art and design colleges in the United States. With a campus adjacent to the Columbus Museum of Art, CCAD confers bachelor’s degrees in 12 artistic fields of study such as...

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I thought learning foundation classes would have been a hassle when I first came to the school. But after now finishing my first year I couldn't have been happier. Most of the basic information (such as color theory or art history) is really...

” – Amanda from West Chester, OH

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

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Major city

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$27,847

average net price

972

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in southern Ohio, with satellite facilities located in Harrison and Middletown. CSTCC offers over 100 degree and certificate programs, many of which feature...

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I am attending the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State and love the program. I am learning more than I ever hoped to.

” – Tessie from Ft Wright, KY

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$5,469

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8,404

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Washington State Community College

Marietta, OH

Washington State Community College is a 2-year institution in eastern mid-Ohio offering degrees and certificates in over 45 academic programs housed in six departments. Students can take classes online or blended, and can even complete three...

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$7,688

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1,556

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Colleges in Ohio

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