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Ohio Northern University

Ada, Ohio

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Overview

Enrollment

3,015
Ohio Northern University overview
Location Ada, Ohio
Online onu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Ohio Northern University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Ohio Northern University is located in the rural village of Ada, Ohio, approximately 70 miles northwest of Columbus. Founded in 1871 as Northwestern Ohio Normal School, the private institution operates on a 342-acre campus characterized by modern academic facilities and traditional collegiate Gothic architecture. The university consists of five colleges, with particularly strong programs in engineering, pharmacy, and law, while maintaining a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. ONU provides guaranteed housing for all four years in its residential campus community, with most students living in university dormitories or apartments. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Polar Bears, participating in the Ohio Athletic Conference across 23 varsity sports.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

ONU is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
Ohio Northern University overview
SAT 1160/1340
ACT 25/30
GPA 3.78

Applications Accepted

54.4% 
Ohio Northern University overview
Applications Due Aug 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,480
Costs for Ohio Northern University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,250
Room and Board $12,900
Budget for Other Expenses$2,333
Total One Year Cost$53,163

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$71,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

65% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Ohio Northern University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 19%
Engineering 16%
Health Professions 11%
Biology 7%
Education 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024