University of Northwestern Ohio

University of Northwestern Ohio is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Lima, Ohio, within a small suburban area. The university enrolls 3,200 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 47.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 54% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 62% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a wide range of technical programs across automotive, diesel, health, and information technology fields. Automotive and diesel programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician, and High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic, offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels. Additional programs include Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Robotics Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management.

Lima is a mid-sized city in northwest Ohio with a background in manufacturing and transportation. The University of Northwestern Ohio is recognized for its automotive and diesel technology training, drawing students from across the region and beyond seeking hands-on technical credentials.