The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is approximately 70% per year (2025).
The most selective college in Ohio is currently Miami University-Middletown, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 70%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Ohio (2025)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
4200 E University Blvd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 727-3200
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 727-3200
Rank: #22.
Valor Christian College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 26%
4595 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088
Rank: #33.
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences![Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Photo - Aultman College]( "Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Photo - Aultman College")
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 32%
2600 6th St SW
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 363-6347
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 363-6347
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
22600 State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 267-5511
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 267-5511
Rank: #55.
Mercy College of Ohio![Mercy College of Ohio Photo - Start your journey with Mercy College of Ohio.]( "Mercy College of Ohio Photo - Start your journey with Mercy College of Ohio.")
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 41%
2221 Madison Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 251-1313
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 251-1313
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 46%
1179 University Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3321
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3321
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fortis College-Columbus
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2551
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2551
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The North Coast College
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
11724 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-8584
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-8584
Rank: #99.
Professional Skills Institute
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 62%
1505 Holland Road
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 720-6670
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 720-6670
Rank: #1010.
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 64%
2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 585-2401
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 585-2401
Rank: #1111.
Fortis College-Cincinnati
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 65%
11499 Chester Road Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-2795
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-2795
Rank: #1212.
Athena Career Academy
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 70%
5203 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 472-1150
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 472-1150
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
ITT Technical Institute-Norwood (Norwood - 45212)
Private, for profit
Acceptance Rate: 73%
4750 Wesley Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 531-8300
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 531-8300
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Remington College-Cleveland Campus
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 73%
14445 Broadway Ave
Cleveland, OH 44125
(440) 777-2560
Cleveland, OH 44125
(440) 777-2560
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
University of Rio Grande
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
218 N College Ave
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-7206
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-7206
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Bryant & Stratton College-Solon
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
33001 Solon Rd.
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 510-1112
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 510-1112
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Ohio Technical College![Ohio Technical College Photo - Derby Students.]( "Ohio Technical College Photo - Derby Students.")
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
1374 E 51st St
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-1700
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-1700
Rank: #1818.
Hondros College of Nursing
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 82%
4140 Executive Parkway
Westerville, OH 43081
(855) 906-8773
Westerville, OH 43081
(855) 906-8773
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 86%
1901 Smucker Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-2010
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-2010
Rank: #2020.
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 89%
375 Dixmyth Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 862-2631
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 862-2631
Rank: #2121.
Herzing University-Akron
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 94%
1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 724-1600
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 724-1600
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
7600 Lake Campus Drive
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-0300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-0300
Rank: #2323.
The Modern College of Design
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 99%
1725 E David Rd
Kettering, OH 45440
(937) 294-0592
Kettering, OH 45440
(937) 294-0592
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Trinity Health System School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
4000 Sunset Boulevard Suite 2631
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 266-1230
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 266-1230
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Tri-State Bible College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
506 Margaret St
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2520
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2520
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Marion Technical College![Marion Technical College Photo - Studying outdoors with friends.]( "Marion Technical College Photo - Studying outdoors with friends.")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1467 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4636
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4636
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
444 W. Third St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 512-3000
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 512-3000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average community college acceptance rate?
The Ohio average community college acceptance rate is 70% for 2025.
What are the most selective community college in Ohio?
The most selective community college in Ohio include Miami University-Middletown, Valor Christian College and Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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