Best colleges in Cincinnati

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Cincinnati is celebrated for baseball, but you may not know that this city knocks it out of the park in higher education. With more than 30 public and private colleges spread over six unique neighborhoods, you will easily find an area of study that suits your interests. Careers in the business, education, and health care industries employ over 30% of the city. and as the home to 9 Fortune 500 companies and 2 Fortune 100 companies, as well as a lower-than-average unemployment rate of 4.9%, there's a vibrant job market within your reach here in Cincy.

When it's time to put the books down, you'll find plenty to do in Cincinnati. Arts, culture, and history are scattered around every block. If arts aren't your thing, sit back and enjoy the Cincinnati Reds or take part in the Flying Pig Marathon. Take a ferry at the Cincinnati USA Riverfront or have dinner roofside while overlooking the city at Incline Public House. Just know that no matter the season, wherever your interests, Cincinnati has got it — and your future alma mater, too.

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Best Four Year Universities in Cincinnati

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University offers 166 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 1,830 students graduated with students earning 1,209 Bachelor's degrees, 572 Master's degrees, 31 Doctoral degrees, 17 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers 595 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 11,597 students graduated with students earning 6,290 Bachelor's degrees, 3,110 Master's degrees, 1,359 Certificates, 793 Doctoral degrees, and 45 Associate's degrees.

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Mount Saint Joseph University offers 70 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 477 students graduated with students earning 242 Bachelor's degrees, 175 Master's degrees, 46 Doctoral degrees, 13 Certificates, and 1 Associate's degree.

Gods Bible School and College offers 32 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 35 students graduated with students earning 18 Bachelor's degrees, 16 Associate's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 264 students graduated with students earning 237 Bachelor's degrees, and 27 Associate's degrees.

Union Institute & University offers 62 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 351 students graduated with students earning 293 Bachelor's degrees, 45 Master's degrees, 7 Doctoral degrees, and 6 Certificates.

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 115 students graduated with students earning 81 Associate's degrees, 19 Certificates, and 15 Bachelor's degrees.

Art Academy of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Art Academy of Cincinnati offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 47 students graduated with students earning 46 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.

Athenaeum of Ohio
Cincinnati, OH

Athenaeum of Ohio offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 33 students graduated with students earning 32 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 49 students graduated with students earning 44 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Associate's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Cincinnati

Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 196 students graduated with students earning 169 Associate's degrees, and 27 Bachelor's degrees.

Fortis College-Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Fortis College-Cincinnati offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 228 students graduated with students earning 184 Certificates, and 44 Associate's degrees.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College offers 169 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 1,403 students graduated with students earning 989 Associate's degrees, 400 Certificates, and 14 Bachelor's degrees.

List of all colleges in Cincinnati

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Xavier University Logo Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
5/5
15 : 1 6,114
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Logo University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
3/5
29 : 1 41,155
Mount Saint Joseph University Logo Mount Saint Joseph University Cincinnati, OH
5/5
17 : 1 2,027
Gods Bible School and College Logo Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, OH
2/5
23 : 1 443
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Logo The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, OH
4/5
22 : 1 866