University of Northwestern Ohio: Review & Facts

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University of Northwestern Ohio is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,615 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1920 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Lima, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

At University of Northwestern Ohio you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

29

University of Northwestern Ohio follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Automotive and Mechanic, Management, Business, Agriculture, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Northwestern Ohio is relatively low at 67% (close to Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

67%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Northwestern Ohio is low - 46%. About 4% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Northwestern Ohio is reasonable, 24:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - $10,700 per year. The additional fees at University of Northwestern Ohio beyond tuition are around $1,300, which makes it a total of $12,000 per year.

Read the details about University of Northwestern Ohio additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

University of Northwestern Ohio might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at University of Northwestern Ohio is $20.00. The graduate application fee is $20.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to University of Northwestern Ohio and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (419) 227-3141 or check University of Northwestern Ohio Website.

Opportunities and Services

University of Northwestern Ohio offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Northwestern Ohio, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

University of Northwestern Ohio provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,700 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $3,000 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Northwestern Ohio. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Northwestern Ohio appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Northwestern Ohio Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Northwestern Ohio
1441 N Cable Rd
Lima, Ohio
45805, USA