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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
News
Preparing to Fly the Coop
Farm project tests the ingenuity and career readiness of five engineering seniors
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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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Tom Kier: To Bee or Not to Bee
As we celebrate ONU’s sesquicentennial, we are checking in with retired professors and staff to see how they are living the mant
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‘A year like no other’: ONU class of ’20 graduates finally convene in person to celebrate commencement
On Sunday, May 23, one year after graduating, nearly 200 students from Ohio Northern University’s class of 2020 formally celebrated
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ONU to host annual Ohio Pharmacy Resident Conference
Ohio Northern University will host the 9th annual Ohio Pharmacy Resident Conference, to be held virtually on Friday, May 21.
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ONU to make COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic scheduling changes due to decreased participation
Due to a significant decrease in COVID-19 vaccine appointments, Ohio Northern University has made changes to its state-sponsored mas
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ONU to offer COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine clinic for adolescents
ADA - With the FDA approving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children age 12 and older, Ohio Northern University will be offering a sp
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English Chapel Celebrates 50th Anniversary
In the heart of Ohio Northern University’s bustling campus sits the English Chapel, a place of respite and a sanctuary for the praye
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Graduating Seniors share insights at ONU 2021 commencements
Perseverance and resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic were prevailing themes during Ohio Northern University four commencement cere
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COMMENCEMENT UPDATE: Ceremonies on May 8, 9 to be held indoors
Ada, Ohio - All Ohio Northern University Commencements on May 8 and May 9 will move indoors due to an unseasonably inclement weather
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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!
Cassie Stuber
Combining her affinity for STEM with her passion for the environment led to expanding her knowledge and experience in the field of energy
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Allison Young
She always had a passion for storytelling and creativity, but ONU’s English program showed her all the career options out there for creative and professional writers, and provided her with the knowledge and experience needed to pursue them
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Nathan Clark
This electrical engineering student used foundational skills and experience gained at ONU to start his own business
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