Area Colleges / Technical Schools

Ohio continues to build upon a proud tradition of excellent higher education available to all. The state offers many levels of entry into the higher education system, from traditional four-year degree tracks to trade education and adult learning. New Bremen and West Central Ohio are served by 7 four-year universities, 6 two-year technical and community colleges, and 5 regional career centers.

Four-Year Universities

Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio – 49 miles / 1 hour 5 minutes

Ohio State University - Lima Campus
Lima, Ohio – 37 miles / 49 minutes

Bluffton University
Bluffton, Ohio – 50 miles / 1 hour

University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, Ohio – 39 miles / 53 minutes

University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio - 70 miles / 1 hour 20 minutes

Urbana University
Urbana, Ohio - 52 miles / 1 hour 15 minutes

Wright State University - Main Campus
Dayton, Ohio - 49 miles / 1 hour 25 minutes

Two-Year Colleges

James A Rhodes State College
Lima, Ohio – 37 miles / 49 minutes

Wright State University, Lake Campus
Celina, Ohio - 13 miles / 21 minutes

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio - 56 miles / 1 hour 15 minutes

Edison Community College
Piqua, Ohio – 27 miles / 40 minutes
Greenville, Ohio – 34 miles / 50 minutes

Owens Community College
Findlay, Ohio - 70 miles / 1 hour 25 minutes

Career Centers and Vocational Schools

Apollo Career Center
Lima, Ohio - 32 miles / 45 minutes

Hobart Institute of Welding
Troy, Ohio - 35 miles / 55 minutes

Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, Ohio - 37 miles / 55 minutes

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
Bellfontaine, Ohio - 50 miles / 1 hour 10 minutes

Upper Valley Joint Vocational School
Piqua, Ohio - 27 miles / 45 minutes

Tri-star Career Compact
St. Marys, Ohio - 9 miles / 18 minutes
Celina, Ohio - 18 miles / 30 minutes