Universities and Colleges
- University of Akron, located in Akron; a large regional public research university with over 30,000 students. It serves as Summit County's largest university and one of the largest employers.
- Kent State University, located in Kent; a large regional public research university with over 41,000 students. It serves as Portage County's largest university and employer.
- Hiram College, located in Hiram in northwestern Portage County; a small liberal arts college of around 1,200 students.
- The Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), located in Rootstown, in the south-central part of the county. It serves students from Kent State University, the University of Akron, Youngstown State University, and Cleveland State University.
- A campus of Fortis College, a small two-year college of around 300 students in Ravenna specializing in the business and medical technician fields.
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