This guide contains information about Ohio's independent colleges and universities. It contains: (1) a map of the state's private colleges and universities; (2) "Quick Facts" about Ohio independent higher education; (3) a list of visit days for these institutions; (4) profiles of 53 independent colleges and universities in Ohio. Each profile contains information on the current enrollment, admission procedures, advanced credit opportunities, transfer policies, housing, enrollment in fall 2002, a fall 2002 student profile, recommended high school curriculum, minority and multicultural programs, programs for learning disabled students, and information about athletics, financial aid, and costs. (SLD)