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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
ONU's DiBiasios, '97 alum receive Town and Gown awards
Ohio Northern University President Dan DiBiasio and his wife, Chris Burns-DiBiasio, received the Ada Town and Gown Association’s Hon
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Portrait of a Namesake: Getty
The Getty name is notorious worldwide for prodigious wealth and tragedy.
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ONU HealthWise Pharmacy now offering pediatric COVID-19 vaccines
Benjamin Rush, 8, and his grandfather, George Gulbis, enjoying some play time in the pharmacy Skills Lab aft
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Public invited to ONU’s combined ‘21 Veterans Day ceremony and chapel service
Ohio Northern University will observe Veterans Day 2021 on Thursday, Nov.
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ONU to unveil sesquicentennial-commissioned sculpture, 'Nexus'
Ohio Northern University invites the public to join the campus community for the unveiling of "Nexus," a sculpture by art and design
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ONU preparing to provide pediatric COVID-19 vaccines
Ohio Northern University’s HealthWise Pharma
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Ada Community Day to include free admission to Nov. 6 football game
To help Ohio Northern University celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary, village residents are invited to Ada Community Day on S
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ONU HealthWise Pharmacy offering COVID-19 boosters, vaccinations, flu shots
Ohio Northern University’s HealthWise Pharmacy is providing COVID-19 booster sh
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Classroom on the Broom: ONU professor to teach course on witches in fictional literature and film
Successful alewives from the Middle Ages, who used funnels with top vents (which today’s costume witch hats resemble) and cauldrons
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Full Circle
Fifteen years later, ONU sweethearts experience an ONU tradition from the other side.
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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!
Dylan McWilliams
Researching "imposter phenomenon" as a pharmacy student gave him experience in working on a research team, while also boosting his confidence in his own skills and knowledge
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Will Sierzputowski
With interests in engineering and teaching, this student found ONU’s niche program in engineering education to be optimal preparation for becoming a K-12 STEM educator
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