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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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11:1 Student-faculty ratio
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18 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
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Ohio Northern University registering organizations, businesses, residents for ACE Day
Ohio Northern University is currently registering organizations, businesses and residents for its annual
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ONU to hold children’s auditions for roles in ‘Holiday Spectacular,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Do you know of a young singer or dancer between the ages of 5 and 12 who would love the opportunity to perform on stage?
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ONU graduate, coach to compete in U.S. Olympic Trials
Watch ONU alumna and assistant coach Emily Richards compete for membership on the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team this Thursday!
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Lima Symphony Orchestra to return to live performances with ONU’s ‘Patriotic Pops’ concert
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ONU announces the search for its next president
Ohio Northern University has begun the search for its 12th president. President Daniel A.
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In the open: Rush brothers detail unlikely pandemic partnership
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Preparing to Fly the Coop
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Change agents: ONU to offer ‘Writing for Advocacy and Activism’ course
Cadence. Lung capacity. Resonant language. Rhetorical impact. Rockstar ethos.
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ONU faculty, alumni honored at Ohio Pharmacists Association 2021 conference
Two Ohio Northern University faculty and seven alumni received awards at the Ohio Pharmacists Association’s (OPA) 141st annual confe
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Ohio Northern University begins year-long sesquicentennial celebration
One individual with a transformative academic vision began what has become a singular and successful collective pursuit to positivel
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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!
Nathan Clark
This electrical engineering student used foundational skills and experience gained at ONU to start his own business
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Samuel Powell
This chemistry major and Goldwater scholar has found ways to make research his own
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