Colleges & Universities

Bluffton University

Bluffton University is a liberal arts residential campus with 38 undergraduate programs, adult degree-completion programs in organizational management and human resource management and master's degree programs in education, organizational management and business administration. Founded in 1899 and affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Bluffton is located in northwest Ohio. The institution has a growing enrollment of more than 1,100 students and 12 NCAA Division III athletics teams. Bluffton's hundred-year legacy is expressed today in its enduring values of discovery, community, respect and service that are woven into the academic program and campus life. Bluffton students go into the world prepared for life as well as for their chosen vocation.

Type: 4-Year, Private not-for-profit
General Information: (419) 358-3000
Awards: Associate's, Bachelor's & Master's degrees
Website: www.bluffton.edu
Quick Facts
Campus Housing: Yes
Student population: 1,127 (1,005 undergraduates)

James A Rhodes State College

As Lima Technical College has grown, the need for a name change became increasingly more evident. On March 1, 2002, the LTC Board of Trustees voted to change the College's name to more accurately reflect the scope and diversity of its courses and services to West Central Ohio and beyond. Effective June 24, 2002, the College formally changed its name to James A. Rhodes State College, in honor of the former Ohio Governor who spearheaded the state's two-year college system.

James A Rhodes State College serves the educational needs of Allen and surrounding counties by providing over 90 associate degree and certificate programs in business, health, public service and engineering and industrial technologies.Solutions, etc... is the College's link to business and industry. The division provides a variety of customized non-credit and credit workshops, professional development seminars and courses in business, computer, engineering and health technologies and public service areas. Solutions, etc... also provides consulting and training services in these areas, as well as the education and quality fields.

Students who cannot fit traditionally scheduled courses into their active lives, may take classes through Rhodes State College Alternative Learning Systems, which offers classes online, Telecourses, videotape take-home, interactive, on-line and video and self-paced.

Type: 2-Year, Public
General Information: (419) 221-1112
Awards: Associate's degrees
Quick Facts
Website: www.rhodesstate.edu
Campus Housing: Yes
Student population: 4,147

Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University enrolls more than 3,200 students in the colleges of arts and sciences, business administration, engineering, pharmacy and law. The 260-acre, beautifully landscaped campus is in the village of Ada in northwest Hardin County. The University offers what many consider to be an ideal combination with the intimacy of a small college setting and the rich, diverse curriculum of a progressive university. Hallmarks of Ohio Northern are a solid, value-based education, with emphasis on an able and talented student body and a capable and committed faculty. The University challenges students and helps them to develop in all ways -- academically, socially, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually.

Recent campus improvement projects include the completion of an addition to the science and engineering buildings that provides more room for instruction, laboratories, service areas and offices; an addition to the music building that increases the number of music practice rooms, provides an additional large practice hall and adds faculty studio offices; and an addition to the College of Law, which expands space for library collections, technical services, study areas and offices in addition to renovating the existing structure.

Ohio Northern continues to be recognized as one of the premier institutions in the Midwest and in the country, and the University is included in several publications and articles highlighting outstanding institutions. ONU's excellence is reflected in its student body and in a number of ways. For example, a high number of undergraduate students ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, and the university has a high proportion of high school valedictorians, salutatorians and Ohio Academic Scholars. Several Ohio Northern students are involved in research projects, professional co-ops, internships, international exchange programs and other co-curricular experiences that complement classroom learning.

Type: 4-Year, Private not-for-profit
General Information: (419) 772-2000
Awards: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's & Doctor's degrees
Website: www-new.onu.edu/
Quick Facts
Campus Housing: Yes
Student population: 3,636 (2,685 undergraduates)

The Ohio State University at Lima

The Ohio State University at Lima brings the resources and strength of the state's top public university and biggest research engine to the people, businesses and communities of northwest central Ohio. The faculty, staff and students are actively engaged in partnerships throughout the region to bring the talent and expertise at the University to bear on the challenges facing the area.

Since the community worked to bring Ohio State to the area nearly 50 years ago, Ohio State Lima has been a local portal to all the experiences and resources created by an education that is recognized the world over. Enrollments at Ohio State Lima have grown steadily over the past decade. Students from all over the state have been drawn to the community by the academic opportunities and the chance to be a Buckeye in a setting that offers all the benefits of a top research university at a campus with the feel of a small liberal arts college. Students enjoy one-on-one attention from tenured professors, small class size and strong academic and social supports. Students have a wide range of options to work and learn in the surrounding communities, whether in co-op, service learning, internship or research capacities.

Students at Ohio State Lima can begin work in nearly all of Ohio State's more than 170 degree areas. For those students who choose to complete all their coursework in Lima, Ohio State Lima offers complete Bachelor's degree work in Biology, Business, Education, English, Family Financial Services, Health Sciences/Health Management, History and Psychology. Students with associate's degrees in hand can upgrade to a Bachelor's degree in three Baccalaureate Completion programs in Dental Hygiene, Education, or Nursing's RN to BSN. Future and current teachers can complete either the Master of Education or Master of Arts in Education, respectively. Master's programs are also offered in Social Work and in Workforce Development and Education. Additionally, students can earn an associate of arts degree that can be transferred to virtually any university in the world.

Ohio State Lima is a vibrant and growing hub of activity outside the classroom as well. Programming is offered to the public throughout the year in the arts and music and on a variety of academic topics.

Type: 4-Year, Public
Awards: Associate's, Bachelor's & Master's degrees
General Information: (419) 995-8600
Website: www.lima.ohio-state.edu
Campus Housing: Yes
Student population: 1,508 (1,402 undergraduate)

The University of Northwestern Ohio

The University of Northwestern Ohio has been recognized across America for its outstanding programs. Founded in 1920, the University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents. In addition, the Technological Division is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. The Virtual College of the University of Northwestern Ohio offers students the opportunity to receive their degree by taking courses via the Internet. The University of Northwestern Ohio is dedicated to leading-edge technology education. UNO offers one of the only six national state-of-the-art automotive/diesel high performance/motor sports education facilities, as well as comprehensive computer, business and health-related education programs. Two year and four year degree programs are available.

Customized training and seminars are available to accommodate your specific business needs. These seminars can be delivered on-site at your company or through Distance Learning options.

Type: 4-Year, Private not-for-profit
Awards: Associate's, Bachelor's & Master's degrees
General Information: (419) 227-3141
Website: www.unoh.edu
Campus Housing: Yes
Student population: 5,485 (4,218 undergraduate)