About Ohio Northern University

Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,274 full time undergraduate students, and 834 full time graduate students.

The Ohio Northern University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 216 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Ohio Northern University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate64%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range1030-1235
ACT Range23-28

Admissions at ONU are considered Selective, with ,22% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

91% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 69% were in the top quarter, and 40% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Ohio Northern University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
41%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
5%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
95%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
32%
“They keep regular office hours”
68%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
73%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
45%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
73%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
41%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
5%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
95%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
32%
“They keep regular office hours”
68%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
73%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
45%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
73%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Ohio Northern University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    59 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    39 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    60 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    59 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    59 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    59 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    60 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Ohio Northern University?

25 Students rated Ohio Northern University

Julian - 07/28/2020

I love Ohio Northern University. For me it isn't about sports, activities, or academics, even though they are each unique and prominent throughout the campus. it is about the feeling the campus gives me. That feeling is home. This university has given me the opportunity to branch out of my comfort zone and find my complete self. I have met the greatest people and professors that have changed my life. This campus is so personal and I appreciate that I am not lost in the crowd.

Karielle

This tiny school in the middle of nowhere Ohio has a lot more to offer than a large state school focused on pumping out graduates. Ohio Northern University's uniquely small size allows students to form lifelong relationships with both teachers and their peers. The bond that the "polar bears" create over the course of 4-6 years at Northern is unlike any other and provides opportunities to network and find jobs for their upcoming future. As an involved student in both my classes and extracurricular activities, I have been able to make an impact on my community and truly find a home away from home at this university. I feel great comfort in how safe the school and surrounding areas are, and know that I always have campus security and peers to make sure that I will get where I need to in a safe manner. Overall, Ohio Northern University provides exceptional opportunities for its students and beyond prepares them for the world to come post graduation. If you are considering this school for your higher education, I could not recommend it more!

Kahlia

It's a great college with amazing people. It's small which is a good thing when it comes to knowing everyone and getting more one on one time with your professors. We like to have fun here and next to academics ,sports is what we live for.

devon

Overall i believe Ohio Northern University is a good campus. I feel safe when walking outside after class after dark. The biology program at onu is a great. The teachers involved in the program are easy to talk to about your study's as well as life. They teachers are overall great at explaining concepts.

Ohio Northern University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Ohio Northern University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Ohio Northern University is 64%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    There are many things I have learned and taken from my experiences at ONU. The most important are communicating skills and independence. I have always kept to myself or my family. Here at ONU I am majoring in Athletic Training, and it has forced me to be more socialable. Everyday I am working one on one with Athletic Trainers and athletes. I have learned how to communicate with them on a professional level and how to feel comfortable while doing it. I am also pushed everyday to work out problems on my own. Although my professors are there to guide me, they also encourage me to be independant and not always lean on them for answers. After graduating from ONU, I plan on attending grad school for Physical Therapy. As a PT I will be working with people everyday. To be successful, I will need to have strong communication skills with my patients and their doctors. I will also need to be able to design rehabilitation programs on my own and not depend on others to do it for me. The skills I have obtained thus far from ONU will most certainly contribute to a successful future.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A small, community-oriented university that is well-known for its pharmacy and engineering degrees in particular.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think the worst thing about my school is the slow reaction time of some staff when an issue needs to be addressed. However, this if usually on the nonacademic side of the experience.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    It's in the middle of nowhere.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person who should attend this school is one who is focused. The students at this school know what they want to do, and they know how to get there. While they are concerned with their education, they are also concerned with helping others. The students are caring, and give much of their time in community service and assistance on campus. Most of the students come from Christian backgrounds, and have high moral standards.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    One who doesn't like to attend class on a regular basis, and one who does not know what they want to do as a future career after their second year.

    Read all  10 answers
  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I have not set foot on that school yet. I will get there.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    The students who attend Ohio Northern University are mostly white, middle-to-upper-middle class, and from very small rowns, much like the town the university is in itself. Diversity is less than 10 percent.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is known for having a very strong Pharmacy program. Most students studying at the school are Pharmacy majors, or somehow Pharmacy related majors.

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  11. What's unique about your campus?

    It's small enough that you feel right at home.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about the small size. I love how small the classes are. It allows you to get to know your classmates and professors on a more personal level.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The most unique thing is the quality. Out of the colleges thatI had looked at, Ohio Northern had the friendliest people. Even now that I am enrolled as a full-time student here, the people are still incredibly friendly and nice. Walking around campus you can always expect at least five people to say hello to you, and most of the time, those people are complete strangers. The people here truely care about you and treat you as another friendly individual.

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  14. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes, but not really and they are changing! Ada, OH is in the middle of cornfields, but if a student says their isn't anything to do, they haven't tried at all to find something. There are always activities - ranging from card games to theatre performances to intramurals to world-famous speakers. While Northern's student body is mostly from Ohio, the out of state and international student population continues to grow.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Middle of the road to conservative, middle class, normal students

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    No TAs! 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the professors actually care if you pass and will help you if you ask for it.

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  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Northern is a student's campus. Students are able to do whatever they dream to do and have the support of the faculty and administration to do it.

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Student Body

Students

45%

female

55%

male

2,274

Total Undergrad Enrollment

834

Total Grad Students

22%

Out-Of-State

77%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

170

Student Organizations

6

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

61%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
78%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Ohio Northern University receive some sort of financial aid. 25% were awarded federal grants. While 95% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,820

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,800

Books and Supplies

$11,050

Room and Board

42,670

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$19,928
$30 - $48K
$19,797
$48 - $75K
$22,159
$75 - $110K
$24,326
$110K & UP
$27,981

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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