Campus & Student Life at University of Northwestern Ohio

Home to about 2,944 undergraduates in 2020, University of Northwestern Ohio is a small, private university located in Lima, Ohio. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Northwestern Ohio can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Northwestern Ohio Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Northwestern Ohio Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at University of Northwestern Ohio. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Northwestern Ohio Disability Services.

University of Northwestern Ohio for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Northwestern Ohio does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Northwestern Ohio Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Northwestern Ohio for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Northwestern Ohio

University of Northwestern Ohio offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Northwestern Ohio

University of Northwestern Ohio has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,944 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,745 (93.2%). Part-time attendance was 199 (6.8%).

University of Northwestern Ohio is Ranked #2,575 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Northwestern Ohio is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Northwestern Ohio #2575 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Northwestern Ohio by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Northwestern Ohio Diversity Guide.

University of Northwestern Ohio Competes in the NIAA

University of Northwestern Ohio has a total of 207 student athletes, 140 men and 67 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Northwestern Ohio Athletics