The University of Northwestern Ohio was founded in 1920 as the Northwestern School of Commerce and began as a business and technical training school. It evolved into a degree-granting institution and gained university status in 2007, and it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is best known for its College of Applied Technologies, which draws students nationwide to its automotive, diesel, and high-performance motorsports programs.
UNOH has a close-knit, practical campus culture centered on learning by doing. Students train in well-equipped shops and labs, including the Racing Technology and NASCAR-style programs, and the university offers a unique mix of technical, business, health, and legal studies programs. Many students live on campus, take part in the Racing Rockets and student organizations, and compete in athletics as part of the NAIA, with strong career services connecting them to employers in the transportation and trades industries.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Lima, Ohio |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Total students | 3,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Acceptance rate | Open admission |
| Graduation rate | 55% |
| Average starting salary | $40,000 |
| In-state tuition | $21,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,000 |
| Room & board | $9,500 |
| Average financial aid | $10,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
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