Making an Impact (Ohio Business Magazine Feature)

Ohio’s independent colleges and universities play a big role in shaping Ohio’s workforce and economy

By Corinne Minard, Ohio Business Magazine

When thinking about the industries that comprise Ohio’s economic ecosystem, its independent, private colleges and universities may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with an annual economic impact of $2 billion, these schools play a big role in our state’s economy.

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC), a nonprofit membership organization representing 33 independent, private colleges and universities across the state of Ohio, commissioned the economic impact study.