The University of Toledo is a public research university in Toledo, Ohio.

Payne Theological Seminary is a historically Black seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio, incorporated in 1894 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Bowling Green State University is a public research university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including fully online options, with a focus on student experience and career preparation. The university is known for its Life Design program, which guides students through academic planning, networking, and career development, and conducts research on topics including water quality, public health, and innovation.

Kent State University is a public research university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple Ohio campuses, with additional academic locations in Cleveland, New York City, and Washington D.C., as well as international education centers. The university conducts research through institutes focused on advanced materials, brain health, community engagement, environmental science, and healthy communities.

The University of Dayton is a private Catholic research university in Dayton, Ohio.

Wright State University is a public university located in Dayton, Ohio that offers 160 undergraduate degree programs and 155 graduate degree options across disciplines including engineering, business, health sciences, education, and the arts. The university operates athletic teams, including a golf program that competes in the Horizon League, and provides instruction and research opportunities in fields ranging from aerospace systems engineering to social work.