URBANA UNIVERSITY

history and information

Urbana University was founded in 1850 by followers of the 18th century Swedish scientist and philosopher, Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The school was the 2nd e3ducational institution in Ohio to admit women.

 Urbana offers a liberal arts education in a small college environment. From its founders, Urbana University inherited its tradition of emphasizing student learning through excellence in instruction, individual attention, career-oriented programs and critical reflection on moral and ethical issues. 

Urbana University offers the best of both worlds, the school is located on a One-Hundred and Twenty-acre campus in the small city of Urbana, Ohio, with the major metropolitan areas of Dayton and Columbus within an hour's drive.  With Twenty-Four academic majors and a wide variety of organizations and activities, students have a plenty of opportunities from which to choose.