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Colleges and universities in Ohio

Ohio has 266 colleges and universities in our directory (104 public, 75 private nonprofit, 87 for-profit). Together they enroll about 625,839 students. 116 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Columbus (22), Cincinnati (21), Cleveland (10), Dayton (8), Toledo (7), Canton (5), Lima (5), Niles (4), Zanesville (4), Akron (3), Chillicothe (3), Mansfield (3)

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Showing 25–48 of 266 schools

XU
Private nonprofit

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

Students
5,501
Retention
77%
Programs
117
Awards 2024-25
1,560
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementMarketing +114
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CSC
Public

Clark State College

Springfield, OH

Admission
Open
Students
5,077
Retention
100%
Programs
71
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHealth/Medical Preparatory Programs, OtherRegistered Nursing +68
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UF
Private nonprofit
Students
5,016
Retention
74%
Programs
103
Awards 2024-25
967
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementMedical InformaticsPre-Veterinary Studies +100
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ESC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,624
Programs
54
Awards 2024-25
888
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesElectromechanicalRegistered Nursing +51
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LCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,358
Retention
62%
Programs
77
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralRegistered Nursing +74
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JAR
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,124
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
898
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceRegistered NursingElectromechanical +62
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AU
Private nonprofit

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

Students
4,106
Retention
77%
Programs
113
Awards 2024-25
914
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementEducational Leadership and AdministrationNursing Practice +110
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NSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,082
Retention
69%
Programs
93
CampusOnlineHybrid
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherRegistered NursingIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician +90
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FUS
Private nonprofit
Students
3,976
Retention
87%
Programs
44
Awards 2024-25
880
CampusOnlineHybrid
TheologyBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +41
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HCN
Private for-profit
Students
3,857
Retention
70%
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
1,735
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing
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TU
Private nonprofit

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH

Students
3,831
Retention
72%
Programs
85
Awards 2024-25
838
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, OtherHumanitiesForensic Psychology +82
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KSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,569
Retention
54%
Programs
29
CampusHybrid
General StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherComputer Support Specialist +26
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MTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,346
Programs
47
Awards 2024-25
684
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementGeneral StudiesRegistered Nursing +44
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BWU
Private nonprofit
Students
3,305
Retention
84%
Programs
108
Awards 2024-25
921
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementSport and Fitness Administration/ManagementFinance +105
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SSU
Public

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH

Admission
Open
Students
3,231
Retention
72%
Programs
86
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementMathematicsOccupational Therapy/Therapist +83
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COT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,182
Retention
100%
Programs
37
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Police Science +34
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ONU
Private nonprofit
Students
3,140
Retention
84%
Programs
63
Awards 2024-25
746
CampusOnlineHybrid
PharmacyMechanical EngineeringLaw +60
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OC
Private nonprofit

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

Students
2,909
Retention
91%
Programs
50
Awards 2024-25
737
Campus
Music PerformanceBiologyPsychology, General +47
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JCU
Private nonprofit

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

Students
2,864
Retention
83%
Programs
61
Awards 2024-25
775
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementMarketingFinance +58
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CSU
Public

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH

Students
2,708
Retention
56%
Programs
39
Awards 2024-25
685
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceEducation, GeneralCriminal Justice/Safety Studies +36
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NCS
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,553
Retention
71%
Programs
49
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceSystem, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager +46
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OSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,544
Retention
25%
Programs
8
CampusHybrid
General StudiesElementary and Middle School Administration/PrincipalshipExperimental Psychology +5
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UNO
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
2,525
Retention
61%
Programs
29
CampusOnlineHybrid
AutomobileHigh Performance and Custom Engine Technician/MechanicDiesel Mechanics Technology/Technician +26
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MU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,480
Retention
53%
Programs
39
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSmall Business Administration/ManagementGeneral Studies +36
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