The Best Private Universities In Ohio

2021 Awards

#1 Case Western Reserve University

Located in: Cleveland, Ohio 4-Year University

Case Western has over 200 student organizations so there is something for everyone. Case Western is the number 1 pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. Case Western is known nationally for its world class focus on research.

The year founded was 1826 and you can visit the website by going to Case Western Reserve University.

Tuition:
$52,448 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 82%
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Total Enrollment: 11,847
SAT Scores: 1340 to 1510
Act Scores: 30 to 34
Application Admission: Jan 15th

#2 Denison University

Located in: Granville, Ohio 4-Year University

Denison provides there students many undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Denison is the 2nd pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. There are 150 clubs and student organizations students can join.

The year founded was 1831 and you can visit the website by going to Denison University.

Tuition:
$56,680 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 82%
Acceptance Rate: 34%
Total Enrollment: 2,293
SAT Scores: 1200 to 1410
Act Scores: 27 to 31
Application Admission: January 15th

#3 Kenyon University

Located in: Gambier, Ohio 4-Year University

Kenyon provides there students with many undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Kenyon College is the 3rd pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. There are 150 clubs and student organizations students can join.

The year founded was 1824 and you can visit the website by going to Kenyon University.

Tuition:
$61,100 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 90%
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Total Enrollment: 1,747
SAT Scores: 1270 to 1460
Act Scores: 29 to 33
Application Admission: January 15th

#4 University of Dayton

Located in: Dayton, Ohio 4-Year University

University of Dayton provides there students with over 80 undergraduate majors and many graduate programs. University of Dayton is the 4th pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. The University of Dayton is a private Catholic school located north of Cincinnati.

The year founded was 1850 and you can visit the website by going to University of Dayton.

Tuition:
$44,890 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 75%
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Total Enrollment: 11,473
SAT Scores: 1120 to 1320
Act Scores: 23 to 29
Application Admission: March 1st

#5 Xavier University

Located in: Cincinnati, Ohio 4-Year University

Xavier provides there students with many undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Xavier is the 6th pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. Xavier is among the oldest Catholic university in the country.

The year founded was 1831 and you can visit the website by going to Xavier University.

Tuition:
$42,460 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 72%
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Total Enrollment: 6,993
SAT Scores: 1070 to 1280
Act Scores: 22 to 28
Application Admission: Rolling

#6 John Carrol University

Located in: University Heights, Ohio 4-Year University

The undergraduate students can pick from the 50 areas of study the university offers. John Carrol is the 6th pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. This is a Jesuit school with Jesuit education opportunities such as taking the program Institute of Catholic Studies.

The year founded was 1886 and you can visit the website by going to John Carrol University.

Tuition:
$44,405 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 76%
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Total Enrollment: 3,506
SAT Scores: 1080 to 1280
Act Scores: 22 to 28
Application Admission: March 1st

#7 College of Wooster

Located in: Wooster, Ohio 4-Year University

College of Wooster provides there students with many undergraduate majors and graduate programs. The College of Wooster is the 7th pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. The university has an excellent student-faculty ratio of 10:1.

The year founded was 1866 and you can visit the website by going to College of Wooster.

Tuition:
$54,000 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 75%
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Total Enrollment: 1,947
SAT Scores: 1150 to 1380
Act Scores: 24 to 31
Application Admission: Nov 1st

#8 Oberlin College

Located in: Oberlin, Ohio 4-Year University

Oberlin is considered one of the best undergraduate music colleges in the US. Oberlin College is the 8th pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. Oberlin has a College of Arts and Sciences and a famed Conservatory of Music.

The year founded was 1833 and you can visit the website by going to Oberlin College.

Tuition:
$58,504 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 85%
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Total Enrollment: 2,863
SAT Scores: 1280 to 1480
Act Scores: 29 to 33
Application Admission: Jan 15th

#9 Ohio Nothern University

Located in: Ada, Ohio 4-Year University

Ohio Northern University provides there students with over 70 majors and offers smaller class sizes for more personal attention. ONU is the 9th pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. The university offers over 150 clubs to chose from with roughly 10 fraternities and sororities to pick from on campus.

The year founded was 1871 and you can visit the website by going to Ohio Northern University.

Tuition:
$34,440 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 77%
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Total Enrollment: 2,958
SAT Scores: 1100 to 1310
Act Scores: 23 to 28
Application Admission: Aug 15th

#10 Cedarville University

Located in: Cedarville, Ohio 4-Year University

Cedarville University provides there students with over 100 areas of study. Cedarville University is the 10th pick on our 2021 best private universities in Ohio. Attending Cedarville you must get a minor in bible studies. This University is a Baptist institution.

The year founded was 1887 and you can visit the website by going to Cedarville University.

Tuition:
$32,564 Tuition

Graduation Rate: 73%
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Total Enrollment: 3,879
SAT Scores: 1120 to 1350
Act Scores: 23 to 29
Application Admission: Aug 1st

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