List of colleges and universities in Ohio Four Year Four Year

| University | Common_short_form_and_abbreviation | Location_ | Enrollment | Athletics_nickname | School_Colors | Founded | Student_newspaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron | Akron UA | Akron | 29251 | Akron Zips (formerly Zippers) | blue, gold | 1870 (Buchtelite College) | The Buchtelite |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green State Bowling Green BGSU | Bowling Green | 18989 | Bowling Green Falcons | orange, brown | 1910 | The BG News |
| Central State University ( Historically black ) | Central State CSU | Wilberforce | 2430 | Central State Marauders | Maroon and Gold | 1887 | The Gold Torch |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati UC | Cincinnati | 41357 | Cincinnati Bearcats | red, black | 1819 | The News Record |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland State CSU | Cleveland | 15664 | Cleveland State Vikings (formerly Foxes) | forest green, white | 1964 (Fenn College) | The Cleveland Stater |