There are no Public Colleges in Independence limit, Ohio. Instead, you can check schools near Independence, Ohio. There are 13 colleges near Independence, Ohio - all public schools. 12 schools provide undergraduate programs and 5 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 89,477 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,541 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 79.10% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,080.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley Career Center 2.4 miles from Independence |
Public less than 2-years |
$14,500 | Not Offered | 131 | 6 to 1 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District 8.4 miles from Independence |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,249 ($3,958) | Not Offered | 17,840 | 13 to 1 |
| Cleveland State University 8.8 miles from Independence |
Public four-years |
$18,502 ($12,982) | $21,107 ($11,297) | 14,074 | 16 to 1 |
| Polaris Career Center 10.1 miles from Independence |
Public less than 2-years |
$10,709 | Not Offered | 300 | 12 to 1 |
| Medina County Career Center 20.6 miles from Independence |
Public less than 2-years |
$8,431 | Not Offered | 43 | 5 to 1 |
| Northern Career Institute 21.5 miles from Independence |
Public less than 2-years |
$16,250 | Not Offered | 150 | 6 to 1 |
| University of Akron Main Campus 21.9 miles from Independence |
Public four-years |
$20,815 ($13,135) | $15,885 ($10,125) | 13,332 | 17 to 1 |
| Kent State University at Kent 22.2 miles from Independence |
Public four-years |
$21,575 ($12,920) | $23,352 ($12,483) | 26,374 | 20 to 1 |
| Lorain County Community College 22.7 miles from Independence |
Public four-years |
$8,860 ($4,919) | Not Offered | 9,350 | 14 to 1 |
| Lakeland Community College 22.9 miles from Independence |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,235 ($4,607) | Not Offered | 4,358 | 13 to 1 |
| Kent State University at Geauga 26.7 miles from Independence |
Public four-years |
$17,969 ($8,211) | $24,361 ($13,057) | 2,204 | 33 to 1 |
| Auburn Career Center 27.7 miles from Independence |
Public less than 2-years |
$8,400 | Not Offered | 292 | 10 to 1 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University 27.9 miles from Independence |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $21,216 | 1,029 | - |
