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WE ARE
WE ARE NORTHERN
Celebrating 150 Years
The year 2021 marks 150 years since our founder, H.S. Lehr, established the Northwestern Ohio Normal School (our original name), and we remain as devoted as ever to developing students who are ready to immerse themselves in high-impact learning. Lehr’s vision was that our graduates would take their knowledge, skills and intellect into the world to serve the larger society. We’ve more than delivered.
Sound investment. Lifetime of value.
Earning your degree is likely one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime. Think you can’t afford an Ohio Northern education? Think again. Attending ONU is comparable to a public university for many students once you figure in our generous financial aid package. ONU is committed to helping you with straightforward information and personalized assistance with the financial aid process.
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By the numbers
There are lots of things we want you to know about Ohio Northern, but here are a few to get you started.
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11:1 Student-faculty ratio
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18 Average class size
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50,000 Yearly volunteer and service hours by our students
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$23,500 Average financial aid award
News
U.S. News & World Report, other college ranking services reward Ohio Northern University with high placement
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ohio Northern University third in Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest and No.
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ONU administrator invited back to FirstEnergy Stadium to sing national anthem before Cleveland Browns game
Singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in an empty NFL stadium in 2020 was still a dream.
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Ohio Northern University to celebrate sesquicentennial-themed Homecoming ’21 in October
From a fantastic parade to a documentary film debut to football feats, Ohio Northern University will celebrate Homecoming 2021 with
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A new generation remembers 9/11
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 is the 20-year anniversary of one of the most significant days in American history.
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ONU to commemorate 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Ohio Northern University will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 with Saturday events.
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ONU Child Development Center moving to new, larger home
Ohio Northern University’s Child Development Center will be expandi
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An everlasting legacy
As we celebrate ONU’s sesquicentennial, we are checking in with retired professors and staff to see how they are living the mant
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ONU Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week ‘21 to include impactful public events
A provocative national traveling exhibit that offers narratives from people impacted by a loved one’s suicide, Glow 5K and keynote s
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Then and now
Alumna’s first-hand account of Ohio Northern’s earliest days provides contrast to today.
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Freed Center for the Performing Arts celebrating 30th season
ADA, Ohio - We invite you to "be our guest" as we present the Freed Center for the Performing Arts' 30-year anniversary season and c
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ONU students to benefit from page-turning partnership with publishing nonprofit
Illustration by Michelle Lockamy. Image provided by Brink Literacy Project.
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Grant to help 25 eligible ONU students pursue study-abroad dreams
For some, a $145 investment in their potential could literally mean the world.
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This is a place that cultivates the whole person. Here you can explore whatever you are passionate about.Bob Peterson, BSME ’83, PIXAR Animation Studios
STUDENT STORIES
Ohio Northern offers students an opportunity to grow and develop as a person - both in and out of the classroom. Hitting the books is job number one, followed by adventures and experiences that take students to places they never expected. Learn more about the journeys others have taken and consider what you might be able to do at ONU too!
Josie Palmer
This engineering education major found a program to match her passion and her talents.
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Karielle Shaffery
Her interest in research resulted in multiple years of research experience and a major publication in a peer-reviewed international pharmacy journal – all while still in pharmacy school
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Andrew Bergmann
From its excellent academic reputation to the fun extracurricular opportunities, Ohio Northern has delivered on everything this civil engineering major wanted for his college experience
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