Conservative Colleges in Ohio

Franciscan University of Steubenville

• The Franciscan University of Steubenville is a Catholic-based institution which offers five associate degree majors, 35 bachelor degree majors (eight pre-professional programs), and seven graduate degree programs, most of which deal with a career in the Church. At Franciscan University, they believe knowledge is illuminated by faith, so classroom teaching is structured around religious theology. Franciscan University of Steubenville is regularly mentioned in the top 10 most conservative colleges in the country by the conservative group Young America's Foundation.

  Franciscan University of Steubenville
  1235 University Blvd.
  Steubenville, Ohio 43952
  800-783-6220 toll-free
  franciscan.edu

Ohio Wesleyan University

• A private liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio, Ohio Wesleyan University is a member of the consortium of five liberal arts colleges in Ohio along with Kenyon College, Oberlin College, The College of Wooster, and Denison University, all of which are nationally recognized as some of the best in the nation. Most of the tenured faculty holds Ph.D.s or some other advanced degree. Ohio Wesleyan and the surrounding town of Delaware are known for being conservative, as notable conservatives like John McCain give commencement speeches there.

  Ohio Wesleyan University
  61 S. Sandusky St.
  Delaware, Ohio, 43015
  800-922-8953
  web.owu.edu

Cedarville University

• A private, Baptist Evangelical Christian University in Cedarville, Ohio, Cedarville University is known for its conservative theology. It offers numerous graduate and undergraduate programs, most of which focus on liberal arts, professional sciences and theological studies. The college also hosts many Christian rock bands, and involves faith in all aspects of their student body's life, both inside and outside the classroom.

  Cedarville University
  251 N. Main St.
  Cedarville, OH 45314
  1-800-CEDARVILLE (233-2784)
  cedarville.edu