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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.”
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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12:1 Student-faculty ratio
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19 Average class size
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50,000 Yearly volunteer and service hours by our students
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$27,800 Average financial aid award
Internship and Co-Op Spotlight
Ohio Northern offers students an opportunity to grow and develop as a person—both in and out of the classroom. Experiential learning through internships and co-ops is an important part of our distinctive ONU education. Our students had some amazing experiences this summer. Learn more about their journeys!
ONU alumnus hosts Colorado-based computer engineering internships
The students received hands-on experiences working in mobile app authentication technology.
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Engineering students reach for the stars with SpaceX and NASA internships
Two engineering students spent their summers working on projects that support space exploration.
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Cancer research the focus of internship at top federal laboratory
Mariano, a fifth-year pharmacy major double majoring in biology, spent her summer as a radioisotope research intern
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Construction industry leader Kokosing, Inc. names Ohio Northern University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Fredericktown, Ohio-based Kokosing, Inc. is a renowned, family-owned company with strong connections to the University.
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James and Janet Pry establish a scholarship to attract top students to ONU Law
They are determined to leave the world a little better than they found it.
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‘Together We ROAR’ ONU Homecoming Weekend ’23 to be celebrated Oct. 27-28
Longtime University supporters and alumni David and Melinda (Durbin) Hileman will serve as Homecoming Parade grand marshals.
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ONU alumnus hosts Colorado-based computer engineering internships
The students received hands-on experiences working in mobile app authentication technology.
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Celebrating ONU grandparents
ONU students share Polar Bear Pride with their grandparents.
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‘Fall Brawl,’ annual esports rivalry between ONU and UMU, to be held this weekend
Fall Brawl will resume the rivalry with the University of Mount Union. Games will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday.
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U.S. News & World Report’s ’24 rankings name ONU best college in Ohio, second in Midwest
The rankings assess academic quality. A total of 370 schools were ranked in the Best Regional Colleges Midwest category.
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Representation of women in STEM fields leads to scholarship creation
A former Ohio Northern dual athlete and current university trustee, Reichelderfer continues to supp the success of ONU students.
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ONU student-athlete Abi Akamine resumes studies after surviving Lahaina fire
The Akamine family was forced to flee their home as flames approached from Maui's Upcountry region.
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ONU Men’s Lacrosse team to observe 9/11 anniversary with annual stair climb
Team members will climb the same number of stairs it took for first responders to reach victims trapped at the top of the Twin Towers.
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Wall Street Journal ranks Ohio Northern University No. 1 in Ohio for boosting graduate salaries
The WSJ also ranks ONU at No. 96 overall in the country and second in the Buckeye State.
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ONU alumnus creates three funds to support ONU students and ONU Marching Band
Spinner recently honored his late wife and their shared connection to ONU
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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.
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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The Thanksgiving Play
By Larissa FastHorse When a troupe of really, really well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on…
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Guest Artist Recital: Detroit Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
Featuring works by Barber, Crosmer, and Dvorak,…
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Travel Abroad to Panama for Spring Break Information Session
GEOG 2261 World Regional Geography students will…
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