James A. Rhodes State College

James A. Rhodes State College is a public two-year institution located in Lima, Ohio, approximately 75 miles north of Dayton. The college shares its 565-acre campus with The Ohio State University at Lima, featuring modern classroom buildings and technical facilities. Established in 1971 as Lima Technical College before being renamed in 2002 to honor former Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes, the institution serves as a primary technical and allied health education center for the region. The college specializes in career-focused programs including nursing, allied health sciences, business technologies, and engineering technologies, with many programs offering direct pathways to employment or transfer opportunities to four-year institutions. While primarily a commuter campus, Rhodes State maintains strong partnerships with local industries and healthcare facilities to provide students with practical training opportunities.