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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 49–72 of 266 schools

UMU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,461
Retention
77%
Programs
66
Awards 2024-25
537
CampusOnlineHybrid
Exercise Science and KinesiologyBiologyPsychology, General +63
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DU
Private nonprofit

Denison University

Granville, OH

Students
2,394
Retention
89%
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
609
Campus
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsMass Communication/Media StudiesResearch and Experimental Psychology, Other +48
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OU
Private nonprofit

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH

Students
2,332
Retention
80%
Programs
77
Awards 2024-25
588
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementBiologyPsychology, General +74
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MSJ
Private nonprofit
Students
2,265
Retention
69%
Programs
61
Awards 2024-25
610
CampusOnlineHybrid
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, OtherReading Teacher EducationBusiness Administration and Management +58
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CU
Private nonprofit

Capital University

Columbus, OH

Students
2,263
Retention
76%
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
597
CampusHybrid
LawRegistered NursingMental Health Counseling/Counselor +62
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URG
Private nonprofit

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, OH

Admission
Open
Students
2,258
Retention
56%
Programs
57
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingGeneral StudiesBusiness Administration and Management +54
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KC
Private nonprofit

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

Students
2,249
Retention
92%
Programs
36
Awards 2024-25
508
Campus
English Language and Literature, GeneralPsychology, GeneralPolitical Science and Government +33
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SSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,227
Retention
64%
Programs
20
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesReal EstateRegistered Nursing +17
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TSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,214
Retention
68%
Programs
54
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesElectromechanicalBusiness Administration and Management +51
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KSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,204
Retention
49%
Programs
21
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other +18
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WU
Private nonprofit

Walsh University

North Canton, OH

Students
2,192
Retention
72%
Programs
67
Awards 2024-25
608
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherOccupational Therapy/Therapist +64
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OUC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,170
Retention
67%
Programs
154
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +151
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KSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,148
Retention
47%
Programs
33
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesComputer Support SpecialistCriminal Justice/Police Science +30
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OUC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,127
Retention
50%
Programs
157
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesSpeech Communication and RhetoricSocial Work +154
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KSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,099
Retention
50%
Programs
31
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingEngineering Technologies/Technicians +28
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BGS
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,097
Retention
51%
Programs
17
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherResort Management +14
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WSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,025
Programs
63
Awards 2024-25
480
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementSmall Business Administration/Management +60
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BC
Public

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH

Admission
Open
Students
2,020
Retention
58%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyGeneral Studies +41
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OUC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,009
Retention
60%
Programs
147
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLiberal Arts and SciencesEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +144
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ZSC
Public

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH

Admission
Open
Students
1,769
Programs
50
Awards 2024-25
329
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, OtherBusiness Administration and Management +47
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MU
Private nonprofit

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH

Students
1,751
Retention
73%
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
430
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, GeneralHealth Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +62
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KSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,739
Retention
49%
Programs
40
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingBusiness/Commerce +37
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CW
Private nonprofit
Students
1,738
Retention
82%
Programs
48
Awards 2024-25
462
CampusHybrid
Computer ScienceResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherBiology +45
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OUC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,716
Retention
54%
Programs
154
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSocial WorkEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +151
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