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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. Learn More
Affordable cost
ONU leads in student engagement – internships, research, jobs and grad school.
Graduates enjoy superior outcomes when it comes to success and satisfaction. You can land a dream job, attend first-rate graduate schools, command excellent salaries and become entrepreneurs and leaders. A 2018 national student engagement survey shows that ONU students exceed the national average of senior students who participated in high-impact practices (HIP): learning communities, service-learning, research with faculty, internship or field experiences, study abroad, and culminating senior experiences. Learn More
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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. 3 among Midwest regional colleges in Best Colleges 2021 and also ranked ONU fourth 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-12 small colleges in the Midwest. The Princeton Review featured ONU as one of the nation’s top schools in The Best 386 Colleges: 2021 Edition. Learn More
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Placement Rate 97

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.

  • 12:1 Student-faculty ratio
  • 19 Average class size
  • 50,000 Yearly volunteer and service hours by our students
  • $25,000 Average financial aid award
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News Article Image - ONU to welcome new and returning students for the fall ’22 semester

ONU to welcome new and returning students for the fall ’22 semester

Ohio Northern University is excited to welcome new and returning students to campus for the start of the 2022-2023 academic year!…

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News Article Image - Mental health resources focus of ONU pharmacy students’ service project for Ada schools

Mental health resources focus of ONU pharmacy students’ service project for Ada schools

When Ohio Northern University students Joey Sidoti and Megan Breier were assigned to create a community service project as part of the…

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News Article Image - Youth auditions scheduled for ’22 ‘Holiday Spectacular’

Youth auditions scheduled for ’22 ‘Holiday Spectacular’

Ohio Northern University will hold children’s auditions for the annual “Holiday Spectacular” musical extravaganza. They will take…

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News Article Image - ONU tennis star receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

ONU tennis star receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Ohio Northern University 2022 engineering graduate Andrew Cochran, an accomplished tennis player, has been selected to receive a…

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News Article Image - Glow 5K to be held at ONU during National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week

Glow 5K to be held at ONU during National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week

Ohio Northern University's Mental Health Prevention and Awareness Committee is hosting its first GLOW 5K Run/Walk on campus during…

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Pedalgogy

As STEM educators everywhere seek ways to make math and physics accessible to young learners, a special project at Ohio Northern…

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Engineering Comfort

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade; and when it gives you uncomfortable couches, make pillows.  ONU English students turned a…

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News Article Image - ONU HealthWise Mobile Clinic adds Lima community center location to its service route

ONU HealthWise Mobile Clinic adds Lima community center location to its service route

Pictured from left: Dr. Sean Gallagher, physician; Dr. Katheryne Ruck, physician; Dr. Olivia Welch, pharmacist; Dr. Chase Kiriazis,…

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Introducing President Melissa Baumann

Dr. Melissa J. Baumann is Ohio Northern University’s 12th president. Since becoming president in July 2022, shortly after the…

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News Article Image - ‘1812 Overture,’ ‘Star Wars Suite’ and more part of playlist for Lima Symphony Orchestra’s 7th annual ONU ‘Patriotic Pops’ concert

‘1812 Overture,’ ‘Star Wars Suite’ and more part of playlist for Lima Symphony Orchestra’s 7th annual ONU ‘Patriotic Pops’ concert

ADA, Ohio – Summer evening musical bliss is in store for Ohio Northern University’s 7th annual Patriotic Pops concert, which will be…

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News Article Image - Community invited to participate in first in-person ONU Polar Bear 5K

Community invited to participate in first in-person ONU Polar Bear 5K

Get ready to lace up your running/walking shoes! Ohio Northern University’s Office of Alumni Relations and Cross Country team have…

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2022 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

On April 26, 2022, ONU celebrated our employees.  Here is the Recognition Program to download RETIREMENTS Khristo Boyadzhiev…

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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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New Student Move-In

All new students will arrive to campus. Additional information will be provided.

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    New Student Move-In

    All new students will arrive to campus.…

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    Welcome Weekend 2022

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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!

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Storm Matthews

Creative writing major has a passion for storytelling

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Josh Stock

Computer science major cracks the code for success.

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Gretchen Frock

Exercise physiology major gets involved

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ONU has a rich history of academic excellence, and we’re always evolving to meet society’s ever-changing needs. We’ve most recently been recognized for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and, most impressively, providing a high return on investment for our graduates.
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