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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 97–120 of 266 schools

CCA
Private nonprofit
Students
916
Retention
80%
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
199
CampusOnlineHybrid
IllustrationAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsCommercial and Advertising Art +11
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VC
Private nonprofit

Valley College-Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

Admission
Open
Students
887
Retention
45%
Programs
4
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMedical/Clinical AssistantVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant +1
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OSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
849
Retention
34%
Programs
12
CampusHybrid
General StudiesElementary and Middle School Administration/PrincipalshipSocial Work +9
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OSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
849
Retention
40%
Programs
10
CampusHybrid
General StudiesElementary and Middle School Administration/PrincipalshipSocial Work +7
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WU
Private nonprofit

Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, OH

Students
838
Retention
74%
Programs
22
Awards 2024-25
73
CampusOnlineHybrid
Organizational LeadershipBusiness Administration and ManagementHealth Services Administration +19
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MC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
821
Retention
77%
Programs
4
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceNetwork and System Administration/Administrator +1
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RC
Private for-profit

Ross College-Canton

Canton, OH

Admission
Open
Students
785
Retention
43%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantRegistered Nursing +2
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FC
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Columbus

Westerville, OH

Admission
Open
Students
766
Retention
48%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantRegistered NursingHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +3
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KC
Private nonprofit

Kettering College

Kettering, OH

Students
757
Retention
74%
Programs
15
Awards 2024-25
300
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingPhysician AssistantCommunity Health Services/Liaison/Counseling +12
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OSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
723
Retention
42%
Programs
13
CampusHybrid
General StudiesElementary and Middle School Administration/PrincipalshipBusiness/Commerce +10
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OTC
Private for-profit

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH

Admission
Open
Students
683
Retention
97%
Programs
7
Campus
Welding TechnologyAutobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianMotorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician +4
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MCC
Private nonprofit
Students
670
Retention
81%
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
296
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingNursing Practice +4
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ACC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
646
Retention
72%
Programs
16
Campus
Fire ScienceTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorPhlebotomy Technician +13
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BU
Private nonprofit

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH

Students
646
Retention
60%
Programs
46
Awards 2024-25
169
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementSport and Fitness Administration/ManagementFoods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies +43
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BSC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
624
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
181
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingBusiness/Commerce +13
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BTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
596
Retention
77%
Programs
13
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Criminal Justice/Police Science +10
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SC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
586
Retention
49%
Programs
21
CampusOnlineHybrid
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, OtherPsychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +18
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FCF
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Admission
Open
Students
583
Retention
45%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianMedical/Clinical Assistant +3
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DC
Private nonprofit

Defiance College

Defiance, OH

Students
568
Retention
56%
Programs
40
Awards 2024-25
109
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkEarly Childhood Education and TeachingBusiness/Commerce +37
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FC
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Centerville

Centerville, OH

Admission
Open
Students
547
Retention
52%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +2
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CIA
Private nonprofit
Students
545
Retention
88%
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
98
CampusHybrid
IllustrationAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsGame and Interactive Media Design +13
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