What division is Northwestern Ohio?

Northwestern Ohio competes at the NAIA level in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC).

What GPA do you need for Northwestern Ohio?

The average GPA at Northwestern Ohio is 3.1. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Northwestern Ohio?

Northwestern Ohio has an enrollment of approximately 2,494 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern Ohio?

Northwestern Ohio has an acceptance rate of 100%.

How do I get recruited to play at Northwestern Ohio?

To get recruited at Northwestern Ohio, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Northwestern Ohio's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OHNAIAWolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC)

Updated July 13, 2026

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NAIA

Division

2,494

Enrollment

3.1

Avg GPA

100%

Acceptance

54%

Graduation

61%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.1+ GPA bar.

Northwestern Ohio is a NAIA program in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), located in Lima, OH. We map basketball and flag football at Northwestern Ohio, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for basketball and flag football.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.1

Graduation

54%

Acceptance

100%

Student:Faculty

24:1

Retention

61%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$45,639

Building its first roster, announced 2027

Coaching Staff5 coaches across basketball and flag football

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About Northwestern Ohio Athletics

Northwestern Ohio is a NAIA athletic program located in Lima, OH, competing in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC). With an enrollment of 2,494 students, Northwestern Ohio offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for basketball and flag football at Northwestern Ohio, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Northwestern Ohio is 3.1. The school maintains a 54% graduation rate.

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