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 4,111 students (89% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- University of Northwestern Ohio is one of 3 community colleges within Allen County, OH.
- The nearest community college to University of Northwestern Ohio is James A Rhodes State College (6.5 miles away).
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 | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 147 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,111 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,669 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 442 students | 284 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 3,628 students | 471 students |
| # Graduate Students | 41 students | 8 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,600 | 180 |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 12% |
| % White | 65% | 73% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 30% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.44 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,300 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (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
- 3,657 students | 6.50 Mi4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
(419)221-1112 6.503,657 - 1,056 students | 6.50 Mi4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
(419)995-8600 6.501,056 - 1,147 students | 24.00 Mi7600 St. Rt. 703
Celina, OH 45822
(419)586-0300 24.001,147 - Brown Mackie College-FindlayPrivate, for profit369 students | 34.40 Mi1700 Fostoria Ave, Suite 100
Findlay, OH 45840
(419)423-2211 34.40369 - 2,212 students | 41.60 Mi1973 Edison Dr
Piqua, OH 45356
(937)778-8600 41.602,212
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