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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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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$25,000 Average financial aid award
News
THE PAST SPEAKS TO THE PRESENT
ONU students explore battle sites in Western Europe as war rages in Ukraine. Not long after Russian forces invaded Ukraine, a…
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ONU faculty, alumni honored at Ohio Pharmacists Association’s ‘22 conference
ONU faculty, alumni honored at Ohio Pharmacists Association’s ‘22 conference One Ohio Northern University faculty member and nine…
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ONU Athletics Complex dedicated to DiBiasios
In recognition of President Dan DiBiasio and First Lady Chris Burns-DiBiasio’s 11-year tenure at Ohio Northern University, and their…
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Inside track to success
ONU’s Inside Out program prepared Christafer Suarez for his future in law enforcement. When Ohio Northern University criminal justice…
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Writing her own story
Rebekah Lee is a crafter of stories, beginning with her own. At Ohio Northern University, she forged an exciting chapter. She majored…
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ONU summer camps to span subjects ranging from soccer to Cedar Point physics
Ohio Northern University will again be offering academic, music and athletic camps for students in elementary, middle school and high…
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Klondikes Revealed: 2022
Being the Ohio Northern University mascot, Klondike, is such a closely guarded secret that not even the portrayer’s closest friends…
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Three soon-to-be graduates to speak at '22 ONU commencement ceremonies
Pictured from left: Nathan Oblizajek, Zachary Beaschler and Christopher Ellington. Three outstanding soon-to-be graduates have been…
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‘A true grind but a blessing’: ONU alumni detail their first year as nurses
(This Q&A is part of a story package that also highlights how Ohio Northern Universy's Nursing Program has adapted during the…
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ONU’s Nursing Program adapting, thriving during pandemic to serve student, workforce needs
(This feature is part of a story package that also includes a Q&A with two Ohio Northern University Nursing Program graduates). …
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Masterclass
Administrative Staff Council speaker series featured four decades of higher-ed insight from President Dan DiBiasio Ohio Northern…
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‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ reborn
ONU students transform plastic grocery bags into bedmats for the homeless Despite the best intentions of well-meaning people around…
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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
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2022 Reunion Weekend
ONU is excited to welcome alumni back to campus for a celebratory event! Save the date and make…
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Cleveland Alumni Club: Day at the Zoo!
The ONU Cleveland Alumni Club invites you, your…
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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!
Limani Laster
An artist and a builder, Limani Laster uses his energy to transform his surroundings.
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Sam Straker
ONU’s blend of personalized attention and hands-on learning has been the right fit for Sam Straker.
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