University of Northwestern Ohio Demographics & Diversity

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Lima, OH
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 24%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at University of Northwestern Ohio are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Northwestern Ohio students
Race	Percent of Students
White	67%
Black	3%
Hispanic	3%
Asian	0%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
International	3%
Race Unknown	23%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Medium

Gender Diversity Index: 30%

There are 353% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Northwestern Ohio with a gender ratio of 82% men to 18% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Northwestern Ohio has a moderate gender diversity compared with other US colleges.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Northwestern Ohio students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	82%
Women	18%

Enrollment by gender for University of Northwestern Ohio students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	2,068
Women	457

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 69%

University of Northwestern Ohio draws 31 percent of students from Ohio, 64 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Ohio, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Northwestern Ohio students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	31%
Out of State	64%
Foreign	5%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$58,329 per year

39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,525

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	11.8%
Part-time undergraduates	9.5%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204486.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026