Ohio Northern University

Ada, Ohio
4-year Private university
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Overview

Ohio Northern University is a private institution established in 1871 with rural setting located at Ada. It is ranked 2 in Regional Colleges Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. ONU undergraduates can choose from more than 70 majors and can usually expect small class sizes. Outside the classroom, ONU offers more than 150 clubs, about 10 fraternities and sororities and a Student Planning Committee.

#2 in Regional College Midwest
Setting
Rural
Location Ada, Ohio
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1871
Selectivity Low
Size Small
2,569 Undergraduates
Website http://www.onu.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Engineering
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$52,935
Cost of Attendance
$23,164
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $32,260
Outstate Tuition Fee $32,260
Room and Board Fees $13,200
$51,174 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

54% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, MELAB Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$31,672 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$27,854 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $52,935
74% Students with need received Financial Aid
26.2% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $25,000-$28,000
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on Weighted high school GPAs and super scores for the ACT and/or SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $24,000-$27,000
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on Weighted high school GPAs and super scores for the ACT and/or SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Scholarship
Total Worth $22,000-$25,000
Eligibility All entering Freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Talent Award
Total Worth Up to $4,000 per year
Details To students who choose a major in the Department of Art & Design, Department of Music (majors and non-majors), Department of Theatre Arts or Department of English; require an audition, portfolio review or interview
Math and Engineering Education Scholarship
Total Worth An average of $20,000 per year
Details To Ohio Northern’s junior and senior math education and engineering education majors and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and participate in at least 40 hours of experiential learning activities per year for renewal
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Students

2,569 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
82% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
55% Students graduate within 6 years