Canton is a city in Ohio and it is the county seat of Stark county. Its population is 269,418. There are 13 colleges near Canton, Ohio - 6 public and 7 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 11 colleges are in 30 miles from Canton. 12 schools provide undergraduate programs and 7 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 56,422 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $25,434 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 71.35% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,133.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malone University In Canton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$37,160 | $13,830 | 1,256 | 14 to 1 |
| Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences In Canton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,230 | Not Offered | 286 | 11 to 1 |
| Walsh University 4.6 miles from Canton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$33,030 | $13,500 | 2,192 | 14 to 1 |
| Kent State University at Stark 5.6 miles from Canton |
Public four-years |
$17,969 ($8,211) | $24,361 ($13,057) | 3,569 | 24 to 1 |
| University of Mount Union 15.0 miles from Canton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$36,600 | $41,550 | 2,461 | 15 to 1 |
| Herzing University-Akron 16.6 miles from Canton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,450 | Not Offered | 393 | 13 to 1 |
| University of Akron Main Campus 20.0 miles from Canton |
Public four-years |
$20,815 ($13,135) | $15,885 ($10,125) | 13,332 | 17 to 1 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University 21.4 miles from Canton |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $21,216 | 1,029 | - |
| Kent State University at Kent 23.5 miles from Canton |
Public four-years |
$21,575 ($12,920) | $23,352 ($12,483) | 26,374 | 20 to 1 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas 23.6 miles from Canton |
Public four-years |
$17,969 ($8,211) | Not Offered | 2,099 | 22 to 1 |
| Allegheny Wesleyan College 26.8 miles from Canton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$6,800 | Not Offered | 60 | 6 to 1 |
| Kent State University at Salem 28.1 miles from Canton |
Public four-years |
$17,969 ($8,211) | Not Offered | 1,633 | 26 to 1 |
| The College of Wooster 29.7 miles from Canton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$61,640 | Not Offered | 1,738 | 10 to 1 |
