Ohio Northern University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Ada, OH
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#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,140

Location Ada, Ohio
Website onu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Best Colleges Rank

#228

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

ONU is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Ohio Northern University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1175/1400
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/29
GPA 3.78

Acceptance Rate

74.4%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,800

Costs for Ohio Northern University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$39,800
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,550
Room and Board		$14,604
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,304
Total One Year Cost		$59,458

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Student 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 majors at Ohio Northern University are Business, Engineering, and Health Professions. 19% of students major in Business, 16% in Engineering, and 11% in Health Professions.