The state of Ohio is home to a number of public and private institutions of higher learning. Prior to statehood, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 included a provision to establish an institution of higher education in what became Ohio. American Western University was chartered in 1802 as a result, but never opened. … See more• Ohio portal• Higher education in the United States• List of American institutions of higher education• List of college athletic programs in Ohio See more• Department of Education listing of accredited institutions in Ohio See more

Ohio’s public colleges are some of the Midwest’s best. Below, we spotlight five popular Ohio public universities to consider. We chose these based on factors like overall reputation, academic rigor, and number of applicants.

Ohio's public colleges, universities, and adult education programs serve almost 600,000 …

Ranking of top public universities in Ohio. Compare the best Ohio public colleges.

See a listing of Ohio colleges and universities at U.S. News Best Colleges. Admissions information, tuition, rankings and more for colleges in Ohio.