University of Northwestern Ohio
- The University of Northwestern Ohio is a co-educational, residential, private institution founded in 1920. It enrolls approximately 3100 students in the Colleges of Business, Technologies, and Distance Learning.
School Highlights
University of Northwestern Ohio serves 3,420 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 34%.
Top Placements
University of Northwestern Ohio places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 147 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| University of Northwestern Ohio | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Private, for profit |
| Total Faculty | 147 staff | 40 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The University of Northwestern Ohio is an entrepreneurial, not-for-profit institution of higher learning, preparing students for careers and productive citizenship that encompass the business, professional, corporate and technological communities by providing quality education and training in response to the needs and aspirations of our constituents. Founded in 1920, it is a private, not-for-profit institution. The University of Northwestern Ohio is a co-educational institution authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents to grant baccalaureate degrees and associate degrees in applied business in the College of Business and associate degrees of applied science in the College of Technologies. All College of Business degrees are available via the University of Northwestern Ohio's distance learning programs. The college is accreditated by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, coupled with the certification of our College of Technologies by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of Northwestern Ohio is James A Rhodes State College (6.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,002 students | 6.50 Mi4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 995-8320 6.504,002 - 1,010 students | 6.50 Mi4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 995-8600 6.501,010 - 1,063 students | 24.00 Mi7600 Lake Campus Drive
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-0300 24.001,063 - Brown Mackie College-FindlayPrivate, for profit369 students | 34.40 Mi1700 Fostoria Ave, Suite 100
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 423-2211 34.40369 - 3,676 students | 41.60 Mi1973 Edison Dr
Piqua, OH 45356
(937) 778-8600 41.603,676
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