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#1 in Ohio, #2 in the Midwest

New Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report rankings list Ohio Northern University as a top college for providing an exceptional and affordable education. ONU is ranked No. 2 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Colleges Midwest list for 2024, making it No. 1 in Ohio, and places highly in other key categories, including 3rd (first in Ohio) in regional Best Value Schools. The WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranks ONU No. 33 in the nation and No. 1 in Ohio for “salary impact.”
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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
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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
Quality programs
Placement Rate 96 - 2023

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
  • $27,800 Average financial aid award
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The Lost Brothers Project

Three SigEps and their cross-country quest to reconnect.

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News Article Image - State of Ohio awards ONU more than $1 million for STEM student support

State of Ohio awards ONU more than $1 million for STEM student support

The grant will fund scholarships along with experiential and work-based learning opportunities.

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News Article Image - ONU alumni received awards during Homecoming ’23

ONU alumni received awards during Homecoming ’23

This year's Young Alumni Award recipients were Chelsea Mack, BSBA '11, and Tarry Summers, BS '08.

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Honoring our Veterans

ONU is grateful for the military veterans on our campus. Thank you for your service.

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News Article Image - ONU alumnus James Lee, BA ’16, to speak at ’23 Veterans Day campus ceremony

ONU alumnus James Lee, BA ’16, to speak at ’23 Veterans Day campus ceremony

Lee is a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 2006-2011.

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News Article Image - Early look at ‘24 election in Ohio shows Trump dominates GOP, RFK Jr. having an impact, trouble for Biden and hope for Brown.

Early look at ‘24 election in Ohio shows Trump dominates GOP, RFK Jr. having an impact, trouble for Biden and hope for Brown.

Most poll responders think average people are afraid to talk about politics.

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News Article Image - ONU HealthWise Mobile Health Clinic and Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center renew partnership to offer enhanced regional health care services

ONU HealthWise Mobile Health Clinic and Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center renew partnership to offer enhanced regional health care services

The clinic operates as a "fully-functioning care office on wheels."

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News Article Image - ONU professor Coffman-Wolph named a 2023 KEEN Rising Star

ONU professor Coffman-Wolph named a 2023 KEEN Rising Star

She excels at teaching the entrepreneurial mindset.

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News Article Image - ONU psychology professor to present groundbreaking research on psychedelics and PTSD at Society for Neuroscience Conference in Washington, D.C.

ONU psychology professor to present groundbreaking research on psychedelics and PTSD at Society for Neuroscience Conference in Washington, D.C.

Zoladz's findings indicate psilocybin as a PTSD treatment may affect males and females differently.

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News Article Image - Northern Poll of registered Ohio voters shows support for Issues 1 and 2 and provides a deep dive on attitudes toward reproductive rights and marijuana use in the state

Northern Poll of registered Ohio voters shows support for Issues 1 and 2 and provides a deep dive on attitudes toward reproductive rights and marijuana use in the state

The Northern Poll is often a reliable indicator of Ohio voter sentiments just prior to elections.

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News Article Image - What’s New at ONU: Fall ’23 courses

What’s New at ONU: Fall ’23 courses

Courses on computer-aided drug design, international marketing and more are being offered this semester.

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News Article Image - ONU public relations professor Alisa Agozzino receives national award

ONU public relations professor Alisa Agozzino receives national award

Dr. Agozzino also will be receiving the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations' Bruce K. Berger Educator Mentor award.

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    Health Fair - presented by nursing students

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We did it! Forward Together Campaign raises record-breaking $112.7 million

Thanks to the generosity of the ONU community, our Forward Together Campaign blew past our $100 million goal to raise a record-breaking $112.7 million to support our students, attract world-class faculty, upgrade facilities and more. Thank you to all who contributed!

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Small university, huge impact.

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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