Philosophy and Religious Studies colleges in Ohio, ranked by graduates
4 colleges in Ohio awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies in 2023: 91 degrees, 0.6% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (0.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Franciscan University of Steubenville graduated the most (33, 6% of its class). 1 of the 4 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 61%; the most selective is Oberlin College at 34%.
Philosophy and Religious Studies colleges in Ohio
Every Ohio college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its philosophy and religious studies page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | Private | 33 | 6% | 58% | 1270 |
| 2 | Ohio State University | Public | 24 | 0.2% | 61% | 1430 |
| 3 | University of Dayton | Private | 19 | 1% | 65% | 1330 |
| 4 | Oberlin College | Private | 15 | 2.3% | 34% | 1430 |
Questions about philosophy and religious studies colleges in Ohio
What is the best college for philosophy and religious studies in Ohio?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest philosophy and religious studies programs in Ohio are Franciscan University of Steubenville (33), Ohio State University (24), University of Dayton (19). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Ohio college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Ohio offer philosophy and religious studies?
4 four-year colleges in Ohio awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies in 2023, 1 public and 3 private, for 91 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for philosophy and religious studies in Ohio?
At the 1 public universities on this list, Ohio residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Philosophy and Religious Studies elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.