Midwest Region
Explore virtual college fairs for Midwest region students. Connect with colleges, universities, and trade schools across Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and neighboring states at College Fairs Online.
Engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and business, at some of the country's most established public universities.
The Midwest region covers North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio - the Great Lakes and Plains states. College Fairs Online hosts fairs throughout the season that pair a specific area of interest with a Midwest regional focus, connecting students directly with admissions reps from schools across this part of the country.
What You'll Find in This Region
The Midwest has one of the highest concentrations of large public research universities in the U.S., with particularly strong programs in engineering, agriculture and natural resources, business, and health sciences. States like Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan also host major manufacturing and automotive industries, which feeds a robust set of skilled trades and technical training programs. Agricultural programs are especially strong in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and the Dakotas, reflecting the region's role in U.S. agriculture.
Cost of attendance and in-state tuition options also tend to be more accessible in much of the Midwest compared to the coasts, which is worth factoring in if affordability is part of your college search.
Fairs in This Region
Each Midwest-focused fair pairs the region with a specific area of interest for that week. A few examples from the 2026-2027 season:
- Foundations in Business (#2) - Business & Entrepreneurship, Midwest region
- STEM Discovery Fair (#8) - Engineering, Midwest region
- New Year, New Path (#20) - Skilled Trades & Manufacturing, Midwest region
See the fair list below for every Midwest-region fair currently scheduled, or browse the full season schedule to see all 40 fairs across every region and area of interest.
Who Should Attend?
Students considering schools in the Great Lakes or Plains states - whether for engineering and agriculture strength, more affordable in-state options, or proximity to home - should look for Midwest-tagged fairs regardless of which area of interest they're paired with, since exhibitor booths typically span a range of programs each week.
Counselors and teachers can point students with a regional preference toward these fairs to surface a broader set of Midwest institutions, including strong regional public universities and technical colleges that may not be on a student's radar yet.
Colleges, universities, and trade schools in the Midwest can exhibit at these fairs to connect with students who've already expressed interest in the region.
Next Steps
- Browse the fairs below to find one that matches your area of interest, or pick whichever date fits your schedule.
- Register for free - it takes about two minutes and covers the full fair week.
- Visit exhibitor booths, chat with admissions reps live, and request more information from programs you're interested in.
Not set on the Midwest? Browse fairs by other regions or by area of interest instead - you can attend as many fairs as you'd like.