University of Northwestern Ohio

1441 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
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  • 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 Rankings

University of Northwestern Ohio ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 147 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Northwestern Ohio(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty147 staff39 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of Northwestern Ohio has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The University of Northwestern Ohio diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,420 students823 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:127:1
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# Full-Time Students3,146 students475 students
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# Part-Time Students274 students348 students
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# Undergraduate Students3,101 students489 students
# Graduate Students45 students8 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		1,678310
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% Hispanic
3%
4%
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% Black
4%
14%
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% White
67%
66%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
25%
8%
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Diversity Score0.490.53
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,300$30,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $9,725 is less than the state average of $13,406. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$9,725$13,406
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,459$19,930
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,333$6,500
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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).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 3,420 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,725
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,856 per year for in-state students and $11,120 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,406 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Ohio Business College-Sheffield. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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