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2 Best Bachelor's Universities in Ohio

Of the 2 Bachelor's universities in Ohio, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks highest at #190 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Kent State University at Kent (#257 in United States). The universities on this list offer 58 matching courses between them.

2 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
OS Ohio State University-Main Campus logo
QS World #190 #45 in United States Columbus, Ohio, United States

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Public University · 54 courses in Bachelor's

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USD 40,022/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
45,638Students
International
Admissions open
#190 QS World University Rankings 2026
#45 in United States

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Ohio State University-Main Campus at #190 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Ohio State University-Main Campus has the largest research record in this group, with 30,196,365 citations and an h-index of 1,283.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ohio (2) account for the most of those we can place. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Engineering (9), Education (8), Business & Management (7) and Professional Accounting & Finance (4). The usual length is 4 years. 98% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Ohio State University-Main Campus offers the widest choice, with 54 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Kent State University at Kent is the least expensive at USD 23,082 a year and Ohio State University-Main Campus the most at USD 40,022; the middle of the range is about USD 40,022. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ohio for Bachelor's?

Ohio State University-Main Campus (QS World #190) and Kent State University at Kent (#257 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's in Ohio?

Of those with published fees, Kent State University at Kent is the least expensive at about USD 23,082 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's in Ohio?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's course take in Ohio?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's courses start in Ohio?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's online with a university in Ohio?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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