WHAT IS The
UNEXPECTED?
National and regional recognition.
Ohio Northern is well-known regionally and nationally for its excellent and rigorous academic programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked ONU No. 5 among Midwest regional colleges in Best Colleges 2020 and also ranked ONU third in the Midwest for “Best Value Schools” and among the “A+ Schools for B Students.” The Wall Street Journal named ONU one of the top-10 small colleges in the Midwest. The Princeton Review featured ONU as one of the nation’s top schools in The Best 385 Colleges: 2020 Edition.
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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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13:1 Student-faculty ratio
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19 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
The Unexpected
The best discoveries come from the unexpected. Embrace it.
News
ONU pharmacy faculty member Michael Rush receives Diabetes Educators award
Ohio Northern University faculty member Michael Rush has been recognized for his efforts in providing high-quality health care to ru
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ONU College of Pharmacy awarded grant from Cardinal Health Foundation
The Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy, in partnership with the Ohio Pharmacists Association, has received a $119,28
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ONU receives grant from Ohio Board of Nursing
Ohio Northern University has received a $200,000 Nurse Education Grant Program grant from the Ohio Board of Nursing for the 2019-202
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Dr. Joel and Barbara Weaver establish scholarship fund at ONU
Dr. Joel M. Weaver II and Barbara L.
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Ace Day sets tone for community engagement
Ohio Northern University will put active learning and community involvement into practice with the annual Ada Community Engagement (
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New features added to Made in Ada Football Festival
A demonstration of how NFL footballs are produced and an exhibit from the home of professional football are among new features that
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Paul White establishes scholarship fund at ONU
Paul White of North Canton, Ohio, has dedicated his career to utilizing his pharmacy skills and background to help others, and that
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ONU faculty, staff members contribute chapters to book about opioid crisis
Ohio Northern University faculty and staff members contributed to a recent book about the opioid crisis and its impact on the state.
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Children’s auditions slated for ‘Holiday Spectacular’
Ohio Northern University will hold children’s auditions for the ONU Holiday Spectacular extravaganza from 4-6 p.m. on Aug.
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ONU ‘Patriotic Pops’ concert by Lima Symphony Orchestra moved to King-Horn Field House due to weather concerns.
ADA – The Patriotic Pops Concert, featuring the Lima Symphony Concert, at Ohio Northern University at 7 p.m.
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Recent ONU graduate perseveres to earn college degree
Alexandra Mercorelli of North Canton, Ohio, proved the power of perseverance through her graduation from Ohio Northern University th
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Recent ONU graduates honored with Dankook Awards
Ohio Northern University presented Dankook Awards to graduating students Mitchell Frisby and Daniel Musci during recent commencement
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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
Events
- Sep.23
ONU HealthWise Mobile Clinic - Lima
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ONU HealthWise Mobile Clinic - Forest
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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!
