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Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in Ohio

23 accredited institutions in Ohio offering theology & ministry programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

23
Colleges
1,548
Graduates/yr
0
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in Ohio

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville
369
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$32,070
Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
$23,289
Net Price <$30K
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
United Theological Seminary
Dayton
174
Graduates/yr
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Cedarville University
Cedarville
171
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$35,878
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$17,152
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester
150
Graduates/yr
$7,992
Tuition
$23,288
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
Ohio Christian University
Circleville
129
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$16,640
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$18,474
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Delaware
81
Graduates/yr
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon
66
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$25,309
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$23,520
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
Capital University
Columbus
54
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$41,298
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$21,705
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
Ashland University
Ashland
54
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$25,200
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$21,594
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
Athenaeum of Ohio
Cincinnati
51
Graduates/yr
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Payne Theological Seminary
Wilberforce
48
Graduates/yr
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12
Private NonprofitMaster's
Winebrenner Theological Seminary
Findlay
42
Graduates/yr
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Gods Bible School and College
Cincinnati
30
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$6,600
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$7,730
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rabbinical College Telshe
Wickliffe
27
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$17,800
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$9,103
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Allegheny Wesleyan College
Salem
18
Graduates/yr
$6,400
Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
$5,487
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Malone University
Canton
18
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$34,800
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$15,722
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitMaster's
Pontifical College Josephinum
Columbus
15
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$29,000
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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18
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Dayton
Dayton
12
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$47,600
Tuition
82%
Grad Rate
$22,603
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Walsh University
North Canton
9
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$31,153
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$13,740
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitMaster's
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus
9
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$33,760
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$18,418
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitMaster's
Xavier University
Cincinnati
9
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$47,896
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$24,344
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
The University of Findlay
Findlay
6
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$38,176
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$19,187
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitMaster's
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike
6
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$37,380
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$13,887
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Theology & Ministry in Ohio

Ohio has 23 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 1,548 graduates annually.

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.