University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH 45805
About University of Northwestern Ohio
University of Northwestern Ohio is a private two-year college in Lima, Ohio, enrolling about 2,494 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $21,807 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,875. Student demographics in federal data include White (78.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- University of Northwestern Ohio charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,875).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is 9% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 54.02%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $50,968.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Northwestern Ohio is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 484% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northwestern Ohio | $13,875 | $21,807 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Ohio (state median) | $15,202 | $12,090 | 154 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is University of Northwestern Ohio really?
Key findings
- University of Northwestern Ohio charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,875).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is 9% below.
University of Northwestern Ohio tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,875
Finding University of Northwestern Ohio charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,875. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Ohio median ($15,202), sticker tuition is 9% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 17% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Northwestern Ohio versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Northwestern Ohio versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Northwestern Ohio is $21,807.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,807 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $9,718 above the Ohio median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $3,107 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At University of Northwestern Ohio, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
University of Northwestern Ohio: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Northwestern Ohio—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,875
Avg. net price
$21,807
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $16,009 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,997 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,391 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,031 |
| $110,001+ | $25,190 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,500. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of Northwestern Ohio is known for
Top program completions
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician265
- High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic223
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician183
- Business Administration and Management, General97
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician73
See earnings & programs for more.
Is University of Northwestern Ohio a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Northwestern Ohio is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Northwestern Ohio.
Campus
Location
Lima, OH
City / state
- ZIP
- 45805
- NCES locale
- Rural remote
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 17% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Size
Enrollment
2,494
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,027
- Graduate
- 30
- Full-time share
- 93%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$17,084
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 33.94%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Northwestern Ohio.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Northwestern Ohio was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Northwestern Ohio in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,565 | $9,565 | $17,346 |
| 2014 | $9,725 | $9,725 | $17,531 |
| 2015 | $9,930 | $9,930 | $18,176 |
| 2016 | $10,440 | $10,440 | $18,236 |
| 2017 | $11,050 | $11,050 | $18,653 |
| 2018 | $11,350 | $11,350 | $19,034 |
| 2019 | $11,500 | $11,500 | $19,055 |
| 2020 | $11,550 | $11,550 | $19,536 |
| 2021 | $11,550 | $11,550 | $20,004 |
| 2022 | $12,470 | $12,470 | $19,793 |
| 2023 | $12,930 | $12,930 | $20,609 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Northwestern Ohio reported total enrollment of about 2,494 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 82% male and 18% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.8%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%), and Black or African American (5.1%). About 33.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Northwestern Ohio in 2024 is 2,494 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,027 students. Graduate enrollment is about 30 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
25.47% 100% Completion Time
54.02% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.47% of students graduating from University of Northwestern Ohio completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% female
- High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic: 96% male / 4% female
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of Northwestern Ohio graduates earn a median of $50,968 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Northwestern Ohio.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $50,968. Median federal loan debt: $17,084. Average net price used in cost models: $21,807.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Northwestern Ohio graduates report median earnings of $50,968 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Northwestern Ohio.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of Northwestern Ohio.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Northwestern Ohio graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Northwestern Ohio—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Ohio median 45.1 pp above median (54.9%)
- Great Lakes median 41.9 pp above median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,680
- Ohio median 0.76× the median ($7,463)
- Great Lakes median 0.71× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 0.75× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,987
- Ohio median 0.65× the median ($7,640)
- Great Lakes median 0.65× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.68× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
University of Northwestern Ohio at a glance
University of Northwestern Ohio
University of Northwestern Ohio is a private non-profit institution in Lima, OH, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianHigh Performance and Custom Engine Technician/MechanicDiesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian78.8%Hispanic or Latino6.1%Black or African American5.1%
Schools near University of Northwestern Ohio
Other campuses in Lima, OH when available, plus nearby institutions in Ohio.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Ohio, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Northwestern Ohio located?
University of Northwestern Ohio is located in Lima, OH.
What is University of Northwestern Ohio's tuition?
University of Northwestern Ohio tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,875 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $21,807 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of Northwestern Ohio cost?
Reported tuition is $13,875 and average net price is $21,807 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,601 annually.
What explains University of Northwestern Ohio's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($21,807), completion (54.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($50,968). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of Northwestern Ohio?
University of Northwestern Ohio reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,027 students, White (78.8%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Northwestern Ohio?
About 44.1% of students at University of Northwestern Ohio are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Northwestern Ohio earn?
Median earnings are $45,639 six years after entry and $50,968 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Northwestern Ohio?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Northwestern Ohio students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,084.
Is University of Northwestern Ohio public or private?
University of Northwestern Ohio is a private nonprofit institution located in Lima, OH.
Is University of Northwestern Ohio an HBCU?
No. University of Northwestern Ohio is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Northwestern Ohio a tribal college?
No. University of Northwestern Ohio is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.