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Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University is a small, private institution located in Ada, oh. Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University offers undergraduate degrees in 70 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,402 undergraduates
cost $36,530
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Admissions

Will I get into Ohio Northern University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 54.4%
SAT score average 1282
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.84
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ohio Northern University is known for one of its top majors: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Law
Mechanical Engineering
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Accounting and Related Services
Construction Management
Civil Engineering

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,530
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,900
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,333
Cost of attendance* $52,963
Financial aid package $30,700
Estimated cost $22,263 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,530
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,900
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,333
Cost of attendance* $52,963
Financial aid package $30,700
Estimated cost $22,263 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ohio Northern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,402, with gender binary students split 55% male and 45% female.

Total enrollment

3,015

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
0%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Ohio Northern University, students love their Habitat for Humanity, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 525 S. Main St, Ada, OH 45810-1599
phone 419-772-2000
address www.onu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Habitat for humanity

Student planning committee

Student senate

Northern christian fellowship

Marching band

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ohio Northern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ohio Northern University?

Ohio Northern University is located in Ada, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Northern University? 

The acceptance rate for Ohio Northern University is 54%.

What’s the average GPA for Ohio Northern University?

The average high school GPA for Ohio Northern University students was 3.84.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ohio Northern University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ohio Northern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $211,852.

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