Private Ohio university founded in 1920, known for hands-on technical education and automotive excellence.
UNOH offers over 50 degree programs across five colleges, granting associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The College of Applied Technologies is renowned for automotive, diesel, high-performance motorsports, HVAC/R, robotics, and alternate fuels training, with 70% hands-on instruction and a maximum class size of 20 students. Other colleges serve business, health professions, occupational professions, and graduate studies. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, and Partnership for Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Accreditation. In 1994, UNOH was designated by the U.S. Department of Energy as one of six original Alternate Fuels training facilities.
The residential campus spans 200 acres in Lima, Ohio, offering four dormitory communities (College Park, Northwestern Park, Sherwood Park, and Racers Village) with apartment-style living. Students have free access to the UNOH Indoor Athletic Complex and can participate in over 20 clubs and organizations. Racers Station serves as a hub for campus events including movie nights, pool tournaments, and special occasions. The university received a $168,551 Mental Health Support Grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education in January 2024 to enhance student well-being services.
UNOH accepts undergraduate, graduate, transfer, military, and international students. The university offers flexible block-schedule classes Monday through Thursday to accommodate part-time work and campus activities. Financial aid includes grants, scholarships, loans, and employment opportunities. The 2026/2027 FAFSA (school code 00486100) is required for aid eligibility, with processing typically taking 4–6 weeks. Approximately 18% of applicants undergo verification, which may delay aid offers.
UNOH competes as the Racers in 17 NAIA varsity sports within the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) since 2010–2011. Sports include basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, and three motorsports teams. Career Services provides lifetime job assistance, active job posting boards, career fairs, resume services, and Jobscan tools for resume optimization. The College of Applied Technologies reports 82% of graduates employed or continuing education.