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2025 Best Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

7 Colleges in Ohio
304 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #19 in popularity, liberal arts is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of liberal arts. Combined, these schools handed out 304 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio The liberal studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The liberal studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Liberal Arts in Ohio

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts.

Top Ohio Schools for a Bachelor's in Liberal Studies

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts needs to look into Xavier University. Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Xavier University

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Youngstown State University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Youngstown State University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts needs to check out University of Toledo. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from University of Toledo

4
36 Annual Graduates

Miami University - Hamilton is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Miami University - Hamilton

5
40 Annual Graduates

BGSU is a large public university located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

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10 Annual Graduates

Located in the small suburb of Middletown, Miami University - Middletown is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Miami University - Middletown

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Antioch University - Midwest
Yellow Springs, OH
28 Annual Graduates

Antioch University McGregor is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Yellow Springs.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Antioch University - Midwest

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 629 154
Illinois 558 646
Indiana 535 647
Wisconsin 435 183

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Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 291
Individualized Studies 86
Humanities 30

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