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University of Northwestern Ohio

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lima, OH

$10,740

Avg tuition

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About University of Northwestern Ohio

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Lima, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,944, and admissions are selective. The university offers 8 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 23:1. Tuition and fees for students are $10,740.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

54% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

3k

Students enrolled

29%

Online student enrollment

23:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

75%

Unknown

12%

Black

4%

Hispanic

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

1%

Two or more races

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

16%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

21

Total Online Enrollment

865

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

46% On-campus

54% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 52% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $10,740 $10,740
Graduate $9,648 $9,648

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,800
On-campus room and board $6,900
On-campus other expenses $3,900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,900
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,900
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,900

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $23,340 $23,340
Off-campus without family $23,340 $23,340
Off-campus with family $16,440 $16,440

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

25%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,566
State Grant Aid $3,796
Institution Grant Aid $2,808
Pell Grant Aid $5,356

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

8

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.