The Best International Business Programs in Ohio for 2026

Based in Granville, OH, Denison University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #4 of the 18 ranked here, earning an 83.7 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 74.3 group average, in the top third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 79% of its students, above the 63% average across the ranked schools. Denison University admits 17% of applicants, more selective than the 73% average for the group. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 2,394 students.

On cost, Denison University charges $67,000 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $268,000 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with genuine selectivity.

Based in Cincinnati, OH, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #5 of the 18 ranked here, earning an 81.8 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 74.3 group average, in the top third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 75% of its students, above the 63% average across the ranked schools. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus admits 85% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus charges $11,685 a year in-state, roughly 2.3x the $27,019 out-of-state rate. Over four years that is about $46,740 in tuition for residents, against $108,076 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Based in University Heights, OH, John Carroll University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #6 of the 18 ranked here, earning an 80.0 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 74.3 group average, in the top third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 79% of its students, above the 63% average across the ranked schools. John Carroll University admits 81% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, John Carroll University charges $48,700 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $194,800 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in Athens, OH, Ohio University-Main Campus is a public institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #7 of the 18 ranked here, earning a 75.1 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 74.3 group average, in the middle third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 65% of its students, above the 63% average across the ranked schools. Ohio University-Main Campus admits 85% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Ohio University-Main Campus charges $14,158 a year in-state, versus $24,838 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $56,632 in tuition for residents, against $99,352 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Bowling Green, OH. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #8 of the 18 analyzed here with a 74.9 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 74.3 group average, in the middle third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 64% of its students, above the 63% average across the ranked schools. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus admits 81% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus charges $11,405 a year in-state, versus $19,393 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $45,620 in tuition for residents, against $77,572 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Based in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #9 of the 18 ranked here, earning a 74.8 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 74.3 group average, in the middle third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 67% of its students, above the 63% average across the ranked schools. Baldwin Wallace University admits 76% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Baldwin Wallace University charges $38,832 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $155,328 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Xavier University is a private, nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, OH. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #10 of the 18 analyzed here with a 74.6 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 74.3 group average, in the middle third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 69% of its students, above the 63% average across the ranked schools. Xavier University admits 86% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Xavier University charges $49,195 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $196,780 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in Akron, OH, University of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #11 of the 18 ranked here, earning a 73.2 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.3 group average, in the middle third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 52% of its students, below the 63% average across the ranked schools. University of Akron Main Campus admits 60% of applicants, more selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, University of Akron Main Campus charges $10,735 a year in-state, versus $18,415 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $42,940 in tuition for residents, against $73,660 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with genuine selectivity.

Ashland University is a private, nonprofit institution in Ashland, OH. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #12 of the 18 analyzed here with a 71.7 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.3 group average, in the middle third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 61% of its students, below the 63% average across the ranked schools. Ashland University admits 76% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Ashland University charges $29,940 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $119,760 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. It earns its place in the top 18 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

Based in Marietta, OH, Marietta College is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #13 of the 18 ranked here, earning a 68.2 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.3 group average, in the lower third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 61% of its students, below the 63% average across the ranked schools. Marietta College admits 79% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Marietta College charges $38,508 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $154,032 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. It earns its place in the top 18 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

Wittenberg University is a private, nonprofit institution in Springfield, OH. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #14 of the 18 analyzed here with a 67.6 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.3 group average, in the lower third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 53% of its students, below the 63% average across the ranked schools. Wittenberg University admits 72% of applicants, more selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Wittenberg University charges $44,966 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $179,864 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

Cleveland State University is a public institution in Cleveland, OH. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #15 of the 18 analyzed here with a 66.0 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.3 group average, in the lower third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 51% of its students, below the 63% average across the ranked schools. Cleveland State University admits 91% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Cleveland State University charges $12,872 a year in-state, versus $18,392 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $51,488 in tuition for residents, against $73,568 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

Lake Erie College is a private, nonprofit institution in Painesville, OH. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #16 of the 18 analyzed here with a 64.0 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.3 group average, in the lower third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 38% of its students, below the 63% average across the ranked schools. Lake Erie College admits 70% of applicants, more selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Lake Erie College charges $35,634 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $142,536 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

Based in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #17 of the 18 ranked here, earning a 61.3 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.3 group average, in the lower third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 40% of its students, below the 63% average across the ranked schools. Tiffin University admits 80% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Tiffin University charges $32,790 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $131,160 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. It earns its place in the top 18 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

Wright State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Dayton, OH. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #18 of the 18 analyzed here with a 56.1 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.3 group average, in the lower third of the 18 ranked programs. The program graduates 42% of its students, below the 63% average across the ranked schools. Wright State University-Main Campus admits 96% of applicants, less selective than the 73% average for the group. That is more open than the 17% rate at Denison University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 88%.

On cost, Wright State University-Main Campus charges $10,941 a year in-state, versus $20,641 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $43,764 in tuition for residents, against $82,564 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $10,735 at University of Akron Main Campus to $67,000 at Denison University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.