2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Ohio
24
Colleges in Ohio
7,072
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #2 in popularity,
liberal arts is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 24 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7,072 degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School
The liberal studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Liberal Arts rankings. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Liberal Arts Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts Schools in Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts in Ohio
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the liberal studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Ohio Schools in Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In OH
69
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in liberal arts needs to take a look at Xavier University. Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #316 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Xavier is a great university overall.
There were roughly 69 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Xavier in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In OH
110
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #442 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cincinnati State is a great college overall.
There were roughly 110 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Cincinnati State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In OH
151
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in liberal arts needs to look into University of Akron Main Campus. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public university located in the midsize city of Akron. A Best Colleges rank of #702 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Akron Main Campus is a great university overall.
There were about 151 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In OH
36
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Toledo is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #470 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Toledo is a great university overall.
There were approximately 36 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University of Toledo in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In OH
82
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
OHIO Athens is a fairly large public university located in the town of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.
There were roughly 82 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
30th
Most Popular In OH
UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.
There were about 17 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In OH
333
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #816 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 333 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In OH
155
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Clark State Community College is a small public college located in the small city of Springfield. This college ranks 43rd out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 155 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Clark State Community College in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
33rd
Most Popular In OH
Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Union is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #306 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Union is a great university overall.
There were approximately 11 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Union in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
26th
Most Popular In OH
Antioch University McGregor is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Yellow Springs. This university ranks 51st out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 23 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Antioch University McGregor in the most recent data year.
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