Ohio Private Political Science Universities

Compare 37 programs at 32 universities in Ohio — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 37 Universities 32 Scholarships 16

32 universities · ranked best first

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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1967

US #3 QS World #174 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,190/yr
Admission rate: 37%
Earnings (10yr): $87,989
Students: 6,437

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University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1846

US #273 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $23,280/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $53,217
Students: 1,995

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University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #279 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,533/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $75,537
Students: 7,682

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Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1831

US #309 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $32,997/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $64,873
Students: 4,207

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Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1845

US #432 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,603/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $54,122
Students: 2,842

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Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1878

US #466 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $21,988/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $52,928
Students: 2,199

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The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1882

US #507 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $27,221/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $56,996
Students: 2,223

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Wilmington College

Wilmington, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1870

US #538 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $24,153/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $48,491
Students: 1,006

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Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1958

US #676 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,493/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $59,764
Students: 1,390

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Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1911

US #719 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,079/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $51,748
Students: 760

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Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1887

US #728 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $24,468/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $55,443
Students: 4,024

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Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1846

US #756 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,237/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $53,313
Students: 2,157

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Ohio Northern University

Ada, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1871

US #823 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,478/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $80,928
Students: 2,489

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John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1886

US #828 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,746/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $62,860
Students: 2,274

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Malone University

Canton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1892

US #829 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,948/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $48,909
Students: 798

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1968

US #832 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $22,421/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $49,555
Students: 1,358

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Muskingum University

New Concord, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1837

US #846 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,532/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $48,440
Students: 1,376

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Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1842

US #850 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,897/yr
Admission rate: 56%
Earnings (10yr): $55,624
Students: 1,516

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Capital University

Columbus, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1830

US #941 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $22,576/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $54,143
Students: 1,585

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Ohio Christian University

Circleville, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1948

US #942 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,607/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $39,813
Students: 862

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Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1946

US #990 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $23,589/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $50,030
Students: 2,901

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Marietta College

Marietta, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1835

US #992 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,083/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $57,180
Students: 952

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Hiram College

Hiram, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #1073 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $21,058/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $54,311
Students: 777

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Heidelberg University

Tiffin, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #1116 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,556/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $48,466
Students: 915

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Political Science programmes report a median $33,993 two years after finishing, across 576 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $23,625.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Political Science universities in Ohio?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Case Western Reserve University, University of Mount Union, University of Dayton. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Political Science universities in Ohio?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Political Science universities in Ohio?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Ohio?

Filtering by Ohio keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Political Science universities in Ohio

This page lists private Political Science universities in Ohio held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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