Colleges in Ohio

The state of Ohio is home to Drew Carey, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and 140 colleges and universities! Of these Ohio colleges, 68 are public and 70 are private. There are also 31 community colleges in Ohio. Ohio colleges come in all shapes and sizes; small Ohio colleges have less than 2,000 students, medium Ohio colleges have 2,000 to 5,000 students, large Ohio colleges have 5,000 to 10,000 students, and Ohio colleges with greater than 10,000 students are defined as very large. A number of these colleges also offer online degrees, and some are affiliated with certain religions. Each Ohio college is unique, with strengths ranging from academics to extracurriculars to athletics. So sit back, relax and let Cappex help you find the one that’s right for you.

Now comes the difficult part: choosing the Ohio college that’s right for you. One of the most important things to consider is the type of community you want to be a part of.

If you’re interested in a smaller college community, we recommend you take a look at Wittenberg University. Located in Springfield, OH, Wittenberg, or “Witt” as students affectionately call it, is home to only about 2,000 students. Witt students describe themselves as active, quirky and involved. Notable Wittenberg alumni include Ronald Li, founder of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Robert J. Marshall, president of the Lutheran Church of America, and Edwina Williams, mother of the playwright Tennessee Williams.

If small schools aren’t really your thing, take a look at Case Western Reserve University. Located in Cleveland, OH, Case is home to about 9,800 students. Case students enjoy a rigorous academic experience in the big city setting of Cleveland. This Ohio college is also a great choice if you want to pursue a career as an engineer. Case students are known to be particularly focused on their career goals. They consistently remark that the academic program is difficult, but worth the hard work. Notable Case alumni include Victor Ciorbea, former Prime Minister of Romania, Alfredo Palacio, an interim President of Ecuador, Paul Buchheit, the creator of Gmail, Joe and Anthony Russo, directors of the television series Arrested Development, and Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.

If you’re the type of student who would really enjoy a very large, traditional and spirited college experience, we definitely recommend the University of Notre Dame. As an ND student, you will become familiar with traditions such as being lifted into the air to do “push-ups” in the stands when the football team scores a touchdown. Notre Dame is also known for the networking its students do while on campus. By graduation, most Notre Dame students have made strong connections that will take them to amazing places as they move on to graduate school and their careers. Notable alumni include Bob McDonnell, governor of Virginia.

Beyond that, there’s Hiram College, Ohio State University, Lourdes College, Miami University, Cleveland Institute of Music, and many, many more. We have all kinds of information about Ohio colleges compiled to help you choose the Ohio college that’s right for you. We have also listed the scholarships and grants offered by each school to help you pay for your Ohio education. So before you dive into the application process, take a few moments to browse our extensive list of Ohio colleges and universities, and let Cappex help you find your fit.