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

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers 492 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 10,932 students graduated with students earning 5,723 Bachelor's degrees, 3,144 Master's degrees, 1,305 Certificates, 714 Doctoral degrees, and 46 Associate's degrees.

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University offers 151 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 1,874 students graduated with students earning 1,159 Bachelor's degrees, 658 Master's degrees, 33 Doctoral degrees, 13 Associate's degrees, and 11 Certificates.

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Mount Saint Joseph University offers 73 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2020, 542 students graduated with students earning 249 Master's degrees, 231 Bachelor's degrees, 50 Doctoral degrees, 11 Certificates, and 1 Associate's degree.

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers 6 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 239 students graduated with students earning 231 Bachelor's degrees, and 8 Associate's degrees.

Gods Bible School and College offers 29 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 39 students graduated with students earning 23 Bachelor's degrees, 15 Associate's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.

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 2020, 42 students graduated with students earning 38 Bachelor's degrees, 2 Associate's degrees, and 2 Master's degrees.

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 129 students graduated with students earning 102 Associate's degrees, 24 Bachelor's degrees, and 3 Certificates.

Union Institute & University offers 59 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 442 students graduated with students earning 367 Bachelor's degrees, 58 Master's degrees, 10 Doctoral degrees, and 7 Certificates.

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 2020, 80 students graduated with students earning 42 Associate's degrees, and 38 Bachelor's degrees.

Athenaeum of Ohio
Cincinnati, OH

Athenaeum of Ohio offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 29 students graduated with students earning 29 Master's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Cincinnati

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 2020, 205 students graduated with students earning 182 Certificates, and 23 Associate's degrees.

Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati offers 2 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2020, 170 students graduated with students earning 170 Associate's degrees.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College offers 152 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 1,371 students graduated with students earning 1,116 Associate's degrees, and 255 Certificates.

List of all colleges in Cincinnati

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Logo University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
3/5
30 : 1 40,826
Xavier University Logo Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
5/5
18 : 1 7,061
Mount Saint Joseph University Logo Mount Saint Joseph University Cincinnati, OH
5/5
21 : 1 2,031
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Logo The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, OH
4/5
24 : 1 1,015
Gods Bible School and College Logo Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, OH
2/5
17 : 1 335