Ohio Northern University (ONU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,954
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	76%

Located in Ada, Ohio, ONU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Ohio Northern University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, ONU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

ONU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,380

Cost of attendance at Ohio Northern University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,380

Cost of attendance at Ohio Northern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Ohio Northern University received on average $25,122 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,122

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	142	25%	$4,378	$621,644
Other Federal Grant	145	25%	$4,636	$672,158
State Grant/Scholarships	172	30%	$4,010	$689,797
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	557	96%	$22,767	$12,681,409
Total Grant & Scholarships	559	97%	$25,122	$14,043,364

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio Northern University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohio Northern University students is 76.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.2%.

76.0%

asian 71.4% 5 students
African American 45.8% 11 students
white 77.6% 380 students
unknown 95.4% 21 students
hispanic 50.0% 2 students
International Students 62.5% 10 students
Mixed Race 70.0% 14 students

Sport Conferences

Football Ohio Athletic Conference
Baseball Ohio Athletic Conference
Basketball Ohio Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Ohio Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ohio Northern University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ohio Northern University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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