Best colleges in Cleveland

Get the Most Out of the North Coast

The city center is emerging, but the education has always been great

Known as the "North Coast," Cleveland has everything you need for smooth sailing in your education and career. There are over 20 institutions that'll prepare you for a future in neuroscience, engineering, music, and more. Healthcare majors, you're in luck. Many companies call Cleveland home, including one of America's best hospitals, The Cleveland Clinic. This Ohio city is also a prime location for investments in technology and research, which makes the job search easy for science, computer and technology students. and to top it off, Cleveland has been ranked one of the most livable cities and was named an emerging global city, with a redevelopment plan including a recreation center, aquarium, and a skate park. Being in the Midwest means you'll be living and working with some of the nicest people in the country.

When you catch a break from the books, visit the Gateway Sports Complex to see MLB team, the Indians, or jump on the Lebron James bandwagon when you cheer on the Cavaliers. or if you're a football fan, you can find the Cleveland Browns at the North Coast Harbor along with several museums, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cleveland also invests in the arts and boasts one of the nation's best orchestras in the 2nd largest performing arts center in the US. For great food, go where the chefs go, the West Side Market, or sample the restaurant scene featured on TV. With a lakeside location and numerous parks, opportunities for recreation are abundant. So come and let Cleveland show you how to make the most of your college years.

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Best Four Year Universities in Cleveland

Case Western Reserve University offers 271 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 3,516 students graduated with students earning 1,550 Master's degrees, 1,266 Bachelor's degrees, 613 Doctoral degrees, and 87 Certificates.

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College offers 56 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2022, 638 students graduated with students earning 638 Bachelor's degrees.

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Cleveland Institute of Music offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 96 students graduated with students earning 45 Bachelor's degrees, 40 Master's degrees, 10 Certificates, and 1 Doctoral degree.

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University offers 76 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 943 students graduated with students earning 725 Bachelor's degrees, 205 Master's degrees, and 13 Certificates.

Baldwin Wallace University offers 150 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 864 students graduated with students earning 637 Bachelor's degrees, 205 Master's degrees, and 22 Certificates.

Cleveland Institute of Art offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 123 students graduated with students earning 123 Bachelor's degrees.

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University offers 148 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 1,081 students graduated with students earning 882 Bachelor's degrees, 175 Master's degrees, 13 Associate's degrees, 6 Certificates, and 5 Doctoral degrees.

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Lake Erie College offers 40 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 230 students graduated with students earning 124 Bachelor's degrees, 92 Master's degrees, and 14 Certificates.

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College offers 67 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 377 students graduated with students earning 200 Bachelor's degrees, 131 Master's degrees, 41 Certificates, and 5 Doctoral degrees.

Cleveland State University offers 167 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 3,796 students graduated with students earning 2,328 Bachelor's degrees, 1,250 Master's degrees, 205 Doctoral degrees, and 13 Certificates.

Best Community Colleges in Cleveland

Ohio Technical College
Cleveland, OH

Ohio Technical College offers 16 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 293 students graduated with students earning 149 Associate's degrees, and 144 Certificates.

Ohio Business College-Sheffield
Sheffield Village, OH

Ohio Business College-Sheffield offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 121 students graduated with students earning 105 Certificates, and 16 Associate's degrees.

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville offers 37 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 135 students graduated with students earning 77 Associate's degrees, and 58 Certificates.

Lakeshore Technical College offers 92 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2022, 503 students graduated with students earning 269 Associate's degrees, and 234 Certificates.

Remington College-Cleveland Campus offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 90 students graduated with students earning 58 Certificates, and 32 Associate's degrees.

Cuyahoga Community College District offers 159 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 2,836 students graduated with students earning 2,247 Associate's degrees, and 589 Certificates.

Cleveland State Community College offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 689 students graduated with students earning 448 Associate's degrees, and 241 Certificates.

Lakeland Community College offers 118 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 780 students graduated with students earning 751 Associate's degrees, and 29 Certificates.

Lorain County Community College offers 154 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 1,360 students graduated with students earning 1,194 Associate's degrees, 162 Certificates, and 4 Bachelor's degrees.

List of all colleges in Cleveland

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Case Western Reserve University Logo Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH
5/5
17 : 1 12,201
Oberlin College Logo Oberlin College Oberlin, OH
5/5
11 : 1 2,992
Cleveland Institute of Music Logo Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH
5/5
9 : 1 341
John Carroll University Logo John Carroll University University Heights, OH
5/5
21 : 1 2,922
Baldwin Wallace University Logo Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH
5/5
14 : 1 3,220