Where are out-of-state Ohio independent freshmen from?

Higher education is a key driver of migration to Ohio. The Ohio independent college sector alone enrolled nearly 9,000 first-time, out-of-state students in 2020. This month’s Tableau dashboard is a snapshot of this impact. While independents draw most heavily from neighboring states, the sector's appeal is national in scope.

Legislators have recognized the importance of higher education to Ohio's economy and are collaborating with independent institutions to maximize student migration to Ohio and stabilize population decline.

Use the button below to view the full dashboard, which provides further detail on student migration patterns from 2010 to 2020 across all sectors, on Tableau public.