School Information

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Total Enrollment 3,636
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Ohio Northern University

http://www.onu.edu/
525 S. Main St, Ada, Ohio 45810-1599
(419) 772-2000

Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern is a selective, private, comprehensive university, comprising five colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law) with nationally ranked arts, sciences and professional programs. ONU champions the pursuit of True North. Talented students enter motivated, engage in abundant opportunities, and leave prepared with an education with one of the highest returns on investment in the state. Evidence of Excellence Ohio Northern’s reputation for excellence continues to grow. In just the last few months, ONU has received recognition for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and, most impressively, providing a high ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Ohio Northern University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 94.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $26,203), and 71% receive loans ($6,643 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,280.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Ohio Northern University is $23,521 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,896 people applied to Ohio Northern University. Of the applicants, 89.0% were admitted (88.0% male & 90.0% female ) and 25.0% accepted (27.0% male and 23.0% female)

Of the 2,685 undergraduate students at Ohio Northern University, 9.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 2.0% of the 951 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     82.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     69.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Aug 15
Admissions Office Phone (419) 772-2260
Admissions Office Email admissions@onu.edu
Admissions Office Address Ohio Northern University 525 South Main Street Ada, Ohio 45810
Admissions Transfer URL http://www-new.onu.edu/admissions/transfer_students
Admissions Website http://www-new.onu.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www-new.onu.edu/admissions/admission_to_onu/how_to_apply
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Ohio Northern University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Ohio Northern University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Ohio Northern University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 47
Biochemistry 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43
Molecular Biology 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 109
Accounting 32
Construction Management 4
Finance, General 8
International Business/Trade/Commerce 15
Management Science, General 23
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 27
Communication, journalism, and related programs 32
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 27
Journalism 5
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 2
Education 38
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 8
Health Teacher Education 1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7
Music Teacher Education 6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 6
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 2
Engineering 83
Civil Engineering, General 25
Computer Engineering, General 10
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 10
Mechanical Engineering 38
Engineering technologies/technicians 20
Industrial Technology/Technician 17
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 3
English language and literature/letters 11
Creative Writing 5
English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 4
Technical and Business Writing 2
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 4
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 50 168
Athletic Training/Trainer 7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 34
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 168
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 7
History 5
History, General 5
Legal professions and studies 9 100
Law (LLB, JD) 100
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL) 9
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 5
Statistics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2
International/Global Studies 2
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Studies 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 18
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 0
Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical sciences 10
Chemistry, General 7
Chemistry, Other 0
Physics, General 3
Psychology 17
Psychology, General 17
Security and protective services 20
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 17
Forensic Science and Technology 3
Social sciences 11
Political Science and Government, General 8
Sociology 3
Theology and religious vocations 2
Youth Ministry 2
Visual and performing arts 18
Art/Art Studies, General 9
Music Management and Merchandising 1
Music Performance, General 2
Music Theory and Composition 2
Music, General 4
 
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