Welcome to Ohio Northern University, where we pursue the undiscovered. Where no one knows you until, suddenly, everyone does. Welcome to the everyday magic of ONU.

Joining the community at Northern means choosing a special blend of phenomenal academics and a 150-year tradition of family. Here, involvement and camaraderie come with the small-town territory. And that territory--from the Tundra to the Green Monster--is truly what we make of it.

ONU has a rich history of academic excellence, and we're always evolving to meet society's ever-changing needs. We've most recently been recognized for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and providing a high return on investment for our graduates.

Distinguished by nationally ranked academics and a 97 percent job placement, we are committed to high-impact learning and offer more than 60 programs in our five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Law.

Ohio Northern University Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

65%

SAT Range

1100-1320

ACT Range

22-28

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$26,011 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$23,605 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

99%

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Academics

Professors

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

Ranked #1 in Ohio (and #3 in the country) for job placement

For three years running, the career guidance site, Zippia, has ranked Ohio Northern University as the most likely college in the state of Ohio (and third in the nation) to place its graduates into a job. At ONU, you will experience an education that goes beyond the classroom. All of our academic programs focus on high-impact learning opportunities that give you hands on experience.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
30%
On Campus
70%
Online
0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,037 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

23%

Varsity Athletes

30%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

100%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$63,500 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

76%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

97%

National

83%