For those interested in studying in Ohio, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Ohio institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH) Tuition: $40,490 Total enrollment: 9,636 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 51.3% Average freshman retention rate: 92% 6-year graduation rate: 78% Classes with under 20 students: 62.1% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1240-1440 |
| 2 | Ohio State University: Columbus Campus–Columbus (Columbus, OH) Tuition: in-state: $10,037, out-of-state: $25,445 Total enrollment: 56,867 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 63.4% Average freshman retention rate: 93% 6-year graduation rate: 80% Classes with under 20 students: 30.7% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 26-30 |
| 3 | Miami University: Oxford Campus (Oxford, OH) Tuition: in-state: $13,595, out-of-state: $29,158 Total enrollment: 17,395 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 74.1% Average freshman retention rate: 89% 6-year graduation rate: 81% Classes with under 20 students: 30.4% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 24-29 |
| 4 | University of Dayton (Dayton, OH) Tuition: $33,400 Total enrollment: 11,045 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 75.6% Average freshman retention rate: 87% 6-year graduation rate: 74% Classes with under 20 students: 38.2% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 24-29 |
| 5 | Ohio University (Athens, OH) Tuition: in-state: $10,216, out-of-state: $19,180 Total enrollment: 26,201 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 86.1% Average freshman retention rate: 81% 6-year graduation rate: 65% Classes with under 20 students: 40.5% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 21-26 |
| 6 | University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH) Tuition: in-state: $10,784, out-of-state: $25,816 Total enrollment: 32,264 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 64.8% Average freshman retention rate: 85% 6-year graduation rate: 59% Classes with under 20 students: 40.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 22-27 |
| 7 | Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH) Tuition: in-state: $10,520, out-of-state: $17,828 Total enrollment: 17,577 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 75.5% Average freshman retention rate: 74% 6-year graduation rate: 58% Classes with under 20 students: 34.3% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 19-24 |
| 8 | Ashland University (Ashland, OH) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: N/A Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 72.3% Average freshman retention rate: 71% 6-year graduation rate: 61% Classes with under 20 students: 63.5% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 20-25 |
| 9 | Cleveland State University (Cleveland, OH) Tuition: in-state: $9,289, out-of-state: $12,411 Total enrollment: 17,446 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 46.7% Average freshman retention rate: 64% 6-year graduation rate: 28% Classes with under 20 students: 24.6% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 18-24 |
| 10 | Kent State University (Kent, OH) Tuition: in-state: $9,672, out-of-state: $17,632 Total enrollment: 27,855 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 87.5% Average freshman retention rate: 76% 6-year graduation rate: 50% Classes with under 20 students: 45.4% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 20-25 |
| 11 | University of Akron (Akron, OH) Tuition: in-state: $9,863, out-of-state: $18,063 Total enrollment: 27,470 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 74.1% Average freshman retention rate: 70% 6-year graduation rate: 38% Classes with under 20 students: 39.0% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 18-24 |
| 12 | University of Toledo (Toledo, OH) Tuition: in-state: $9,054, out-of-state: $18,174 Total enrollment: 22,610 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 95.7% Average freshman retention rate: 67% 6-year graduation rate: 46% Classes with under 20 students: 30.5% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 18-25 |
| 13 | Wright State University (Dayton, OH) Tuition: in-state: $8,354, out-of-state: $16,182 Total enrollment: 18,304 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 75.3% Average freshman retention rate: 68% 6-year graduation rate: 40% Classes with under 20 students: 33.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 18-24 |
| 14 | Union Institute and University (Cincinnati, OH) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: 1,821 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: N/A Average freshman retention rate: 68% 6-year graduation rate: 31% Classes with under 20 students: 97.7% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: N/A |
