WE ARE
WE ARE NORTHERN
#1 in Ohio, #2 in the Midwest
New Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report rankings list Ohio Northern University as a top college for providing an exceptional and affordable education. ONU is ranked No. 2 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Colleges Midwest list for 2024, making it No. 1 in Ohio, and places highly in other key categories, including 3rd (first in Ohio) in regional Best Value Schools. The WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranks ONU No. 33 in the nation and No. 1 in Ohio for “salary impact.”
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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12:1 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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$27,800 Average financial aid award
News
Metzger Nature Center: A one-of-a-kind academic amenity
The center, located on 78 acres in Tuscarawas County near Wooster, opened in 1990.
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State of Ohio awards ONU more than $1 million for STEM student support
The grant will fund scholarships along with experiential and work-based learning opportunities.
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ONU alumni received awards during Homecoming ’23
This year's Young Alumni Award recipients were Chelsea Mack, BSBA '11, and Tarry Summers, BS '08.
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Honoring our Veterans
ONU is grateful for the military veterans on our campus. Thank you for your service.
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ONU alumnus James Lee, BA ’16, to speak at ’23 Veterans Day campus ceremony
Lee is a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 2006-2011.
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Early look at ‘24 election in Ohio shows Trump dominates GOP, RFK Jr. having an impact, trouble for Biden and hope for Brown.
Most poll responders think average people are afraid to talk about politics.
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ONU HealthWise Mobile Health Clinic and Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center renew partnership to offer enhanced regional health care services
The clinic operates as a "fully-functioning care office on wheels."
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ONU professor Coffman-Wolph named a 2023 KEEN Rising Star
She excels at teaching the entrepreneurial mindset.
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ONU psychology professor to present groundbreaking research on psychedelics and PTSD at Society for Neuroscience Conference in Washington, D.C.
Zoladz's findings indicate psilocybin as a PTSD treatment may affect males and females differently.
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Northern Poll of registered Ohio voters shows support for Issues 1 and 2 and provides a deep dive on attitudes toward reproductive rights and marijuana use in the state
The Northern Poll is often a reliable indicator of Ohio voter sentiments just prior to elections.
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What’s New at ONU: Fall ’23 courses
Courses on computer-aided drug design, international marketing and more are being offered this semester.
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Feb.
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DAY OF DANCE 2024
OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DAY OF DANCE INTENSIVE FOR…
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Final Examinations for Fall {full-term}
Final Exam Week, please see final exam schedule…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes in session…
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We did it! Forward Together Campaign raises record-breaking $112.7 million
Thanks to the generosity of the ONU community, our Forward Together Campaign blew past our $100 million goal to raise a record-breaking $112.7 million to support our students, attract world-class faculty, upgrade facilities and more. Thank you to all who contributed!
