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Ohio Northern University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Ohio

Ohio Northern University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
74.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹37,38,493Out-of-state
Students
2,489Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Ohio Northern University (Ohio Northern or ONU) is a private college in Ada, Ohio, United States. Founded by Henry Solomon Lehr in 1871, ONU offers over 60 programs across five undergraduate and graduate colleges and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college had an enrollment of about 3,000 students as of 2023.

Admissions planning estimate

74.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 39.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 73.35%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 73.4% (3,328/4,537; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

74 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,641
Offered a place 3,452
Enrolled 686

19.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1175-1400
4001600
ACT composite24-29
136

What a year costs

₹52,22,995 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹37,38,493
  • Housing₹13,71,783
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹52,22,995
After aid (average) ₹22,99,267

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹37,38,493
Out-of-state ₹37,38,493

Average aid awarded: ₹27,76,348 a year.

Outcomes and support

84.3%
Retention
75.5%
Graduation
73%
Get financial aid
13%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 80.4%
Multiracial 5.1%
Hispanic 4.3%
Unknown 3.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Native American 0%

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Insurancebachelor
Journalismbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate74.4%
Total Applicants4641
Admitted Applicants3452
Enrolled Applicants686
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1175
SAT Composite 75th %1400
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹37,38,493
Out-of-State Tuition₹37,38,493
Average Housing Cost₹13,71,783
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹22,99,267
Students Receiving Aid73%
Average Aid Awarded₹27,76,348
Out-of-State Students13%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.93%
Asian1.77%
Hispanic4.34%
White80.43%
Multiracial5.1%
Native American0.04%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International1.61%
Unknown Race3.7%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate75.48%
Retention Rate84.33%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates2489

Contact

Street Address525 South Main Street
ZIP Code45810
Phone(419) 772-2260
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/