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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Ohio

78 accredited institutions in Ohio offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

78

Colleges

28,428

Graduates/yr

54

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Ohio

PublicAssociate's

Columbus State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Eastern Gateway Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Cuyahoga Community College District

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lorain County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lakeland Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kent State University at Stark

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Sinclair Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Akron Main Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Edison State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Owens Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Clark State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Stark State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ohio State University-Marion Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Ashland University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Bowling Green State University-Firelands

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ohio University-Main Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kent State University at Trumbull

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southern State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Kent State University at Kent

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Youngstown State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Toledo

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Washington State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kent State University at Geauga

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Marion Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Zane State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Akron Wayne College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Miami University-Hamilton

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Terra State Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Xavier University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Kent State University at Ashtabula

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kent State University at Salem

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Tiffin University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Hocking College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Ohio Christian University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Miami University-Middletown

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

University of Rio Grande

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northwest State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Central State College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Shawnee State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Central Ohio Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kent State University at East Liverpool

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Mount Union

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Belmont College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Ohio State University-Main Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Cleveland State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

James A. Rhodes State College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mount St. Joseph University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Ursuline College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Malone University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Ohio University-Southern Campus

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Antioch College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Marietta College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Dayton

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Notre Dame College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

John Carroll University

University Heights

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Defiance College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Gods Bible School and College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Case Western Reserve University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Pontifical College Josephinum

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Cedarville University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wilmington College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Muskingum University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Ohio

Ohio has 78 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 28,428 graduates annually. Of these, 54 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Ohio residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.