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We're #1
ONU is the #1 college in the Midwest in the new 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. On the publication’s 2026 Best Regional Colleges Midwest list, ONU is ranked #1 overall. We also ranked #1 in Best Value Schools and #1 for Best College for Veterans in the ratings.
And The Wall Street Journal ranks ONU as the #1 school in Ohio for value and salary impact in its 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.
Read more on our U.S. News Rankings and Wall Street Journal Rankings.
Point your compass toward your dream
Adventure Awaits. Discovery Awaits. Your future awaits at Ohio Northern University –
the place to find True North!
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 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.
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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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13:1 Student-faculty ratio
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21 Average class size
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97% Of 2024 graduates reported having a job or entered graduate school within 6 months of graduation
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$32,500 Average financial aid award
Meet the Newest Polar Bears
Get to know Ohio Northern University's newest undergraduate class with these fun facts and statistics.
And enjoy them participating in the university tradition in forming the O-N-U!
News
Wall Street Journal ranks Ohio Northern University No. 1 in Ohio for value and boosting graduate salaries
New rankings by the Wall Street Journal recognize the value of an Ohio Northern University education
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ONU announces 2025 Young Alumni Award recipients
Tax accountant Rob Roll and attorney Jennifer Kinsley Smith are being honored.
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Soccer captains mean business
Three business majors are leading ONU men’s soccer in a milestone season.
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Half a century. All in.
ONU men’s soccer marks 50 years with a global trip and championship focus.
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ONU is the #1 college in the Midwest in new 2026 U.S. News and World Report’s rankings
Ohio Northern University is the #1 college in the Midwest, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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X marks the spot
ONU introduces a versatile computer science major with cross disciplinary options.
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Celebrating athletic greatness
ONU inducted four individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame on September 13.
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ONU named a 2025-26 College of Distinction
National guide honors universities with a student-centered approach.
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ONU receives $1 million to support STEM scholarships
Ohio Northern University has received a $1 million scholarship grant from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation
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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) with live score by Tom Roberts
This special silent movie screening will feature composer and performer Tom Roberts playing piano…
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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) with live score by Tom Roberts
This special silent movie screening will feature…
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