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University Of Northwestern Ohio

University Of Northwestern Ohio

University of Northwestern Ohio, also known as UNOH, is located in Lima, Ohio, United States. It was founded in the year 1920 and known as the Northwestern School of Commerce. It was the first college in Lima. The UNOH campus spreads over a sprawling area of about 180 acres. This university is divided into the following three degree-granting colleges:

  • College of Business
  • College of Distance Learning
  • College of Technologies

UNOH's athletic teams are named the Racers. The male students of UNOH participate in sports such as basketball, tennis, and golf. The female students participate in sports such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, and golf. Both men and women of the university participate in motorsports and cheerleading.

Overview of University Of Northwestern Ohio

The main campus of University Of Northwestern Ohio is in Lima, OH (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. University Of Northwestern Ohio offers degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management and mechanics and repair.

University Of Northwestern Ohio Selectivity

University Of Northwestern Ohio admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 3,312 enrolled students. University Of Northwestern Ohio has a larger minority student population than most schools. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.

Student Life

University Of Northwestern Ohio makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the American Mideast Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Northwestern Ohio

University Of Northwestern Ohio
1441 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
General Phone: (419) 998-3140
http://www.unoh.edu

University Of Northwestern Ohio Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics and Repair943automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, mechanic and repair
Business and Management116business management, accounting, marketing
Agricultural Science and Management100agricultural machine tech, agricultural management
Computer Science and Engineering29computer support
Medical Support and Technology26medical assistant, pharmacy tech, medical coding
Liberal Arts23general studies
Medical Administration13medical secretary, health care administration, medical transcription
Law10legal assistant, legal secretary
Hospitality9tourism promotion
Office and Administration4administrative assistant, general office occupations, executive secretary

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Northwestern Ohio in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree77719
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years37713
Bachelor's degree725
Award of less than 1 academic year333
Master's degree141

Student Body

In 2007-2008, University Of Northwestern Ohio had a total enrollment of 3,312 students (3,612 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate99%
Graduate1%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White44%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown54%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1953%
20-2127%
22-246%
25-295%
30-343%
35-392%
40-492%
50-641%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio49%
Michigan19%
Indiana11%
New York6%
Pennsylvania3%
Vermont2%
Virginia2%
State unknown2%
West Virginia1%
Kentucky1%
Massachusetts1%
Connecticut1%
New Hampshire1%
Florida1%

University Of Northwestern Ohio Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %
Part-Time21 %

University Of Northwestern Ohio Room and Board (2007)

University Of Northwestern Ohio offers campus housing for 1,064 of its 3,612 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Lima, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

University Of Northwestern Ohio Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,518
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,518
Room and board$ 6,690
Room charge$ 2,700
Books and supplies$ 1,800
Other expenses$ 3,900

Financial Aid:
University Of Northwestern Ohio participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 486100)

University Of Northwestern Ohio Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track7619

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
Associate professorcalendar year3$66,4292*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*4$63,943
Instructorcalendar year71$52,87912$54,723
All faculty totalcalendar year76$53,76819$56,468

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Northwestern Ohio Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballAmerican Mideast Conference

University Of Northwestern Ohio Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

HOSPITALITY
Tourism Promotion Operations

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

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University Of Northwestern Ohio Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Northwestern Ohio Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%University Of Northwestern Ohio Male % of student body
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%University Of Northwestern Ohio % of degrees in agricultural science and management
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%University Of Northwestern Ohio % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%University Of Northwestern Ohio Minority % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Northwestern Ohio Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%University Of Northwestern Ohio Number of degree programs
Number of students
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%University Of Northwestern Ohio Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Has ROTC (army)

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