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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
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Placement Rate 96 - 2023

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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
  • $25,000 Average financial aid award
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Learn. Serve. Dream. Believe. – Forward Together

Ohio Northern launches campaign – Forward Together. ONU's $100 million campaign will build a bright and bold future for the University.

ONU is a school with a clear and certain purpose – student success. We inspire, support and drive students to go beyond what they believe they can accomplish.

This goal – student success – is what the Forward Together Campaign is all about.

We will celebrate the close of the campaign on October 13, 2023. There is still plenty of time to make your gift.
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News Article Image - ONU collaboration honors Hardin County native and baseball great

ONU collaboration honors Hardin County native and baseball great

The collaboration is to honor a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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News Article Image - ONU to host eighth annual Lima Symphony Orchestra ‘Patriotic Pops’ concert

ONU to host eighth annual Lima Symphony Orchestra ‘Patriotic Pops’ concert

This year's Patriotic Pops will be held Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m.

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News Article Image - Commencement wisdom ’23: ONU honorary degree recipients offer advice to graduates

Commencement wisdom ’23: ONU honorary degree recipients offer advice to graduates

ONU's three commencement speakers provided sound guidance refined by time and experience.

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News Article Image - ONU pharmacy major and LGBTQ+ activist Joshua Honaker named Newman Civic Fellow

ONU pharmacy major and LGBTQ+ activist Joshua Honaker named Newman Civic Fellow

Honaker's activism has included sharing his own transgender story to effect change.

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News Article Image - ONU Commencement ’23 student spotlights

ONU Commencement ’23 student spotlights

Exceptional soon-to-be graduates will be celebrated this weekend during three commencement ceremonies.

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News Article Image - Ohio Northern University earns ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ designation

Ohio Northern University earns ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ designation

Campus Vote Project and NASPA lauded ONU's efforts that led to "tremendous youth voter turnout."

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News Article Image - ONU Law maintains high U.S. News & World Report ranking for trial advocacy

ONU Law maintains high U.S. News & World Report ranking for trial advocacy

The rankings are based on key criteria such as job placement and bar passage rates.

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News Article Image - Future teacher and motivator models himself after mentors

Future teacher and motivator models himself after mentors

Brooks Blakeley knows exactly the type of middle school teacher he wants to be: a motivator.

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News Article Image - New groups join several Ohio Northern University student organizations

New groups join several Ohio Northern University student organizations

Twelve new student organizations are available at ONU.

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News Article Image - Claire Miller, ONU psychology student involved in behavioral and PTSD research, named Goldwater Scholar

Claire Miller, ONU psychology student involved in behavioral and PTSD research, named Goldwater Scholar

Miller intends to earn a Ph.D. and to one day run her own psychology research lab.

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News Article Image - Ohio Northern University 2023 commencement speakers, honorary doctoral degree recipients announced

Ohio Northern University 2023 commencement speakers, honorary doctoral degree recipients announced

ONU's three commencement ceremonies will be held on May 20 and 21.

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News Article Image - ONU student teacher explores advanced curriculum during placement

ONU student teacher explores advanced curriculum during placement

She is studying social studies education and history with a minor in theater.

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ONU alumnus Bob Peterson of Pixar Animation Studios
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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
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    Last Day to Drop a Class {full-term}

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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!

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Gretchen Frock

Exercise physiology major gets involved

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Lily Brautigam

This future teacher will graduate debt-free, thanks to scholarship support

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Allison Rountree

Finance and accounting major is gaining real world experiences

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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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