[1] The institution, initially established as the Northwestern School of Commerce in 1920, remained under this name until 1970 and was located on North Elizabeth Street in Lima, Ohio.

The UNOH Indoor Athletic Complex, situated on Cable Road across from the campus, is available for all students to use free of charge.

Racers Station serves as a hub for student activities on campus, hosting events such as movie nights, pool tournaments, club meetings, and special occasions like Oktoberfest.

In January 2024, UNOH received a Mental Health Support Grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, amounting to $168,551 over two years.

The school also has co-ed sports, such as cheerleading, and three motorsports teams that race stock, modified, or drag-style cars.