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The Best Value University in Ohio and the Midwest!
Ohio Northern University offers the best value of any university in Ohio and the Midwest, according to new rankings by the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News and World Report.We're #1 in the Buckeye State in the Best Value category in the Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.
In U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Regional Colleges Midwest list, we're ranked #1 in the Best Value Schools category.
Discover your dreams and launch a great career, all at an unbeatable value!
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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$27,800 Average financial aid award
Summer, Polar Bear Style
Investigating contaminants in Alaska’s watersheds. Providing engineering expertise on two major Ohio Turnpike bridge projects. Researching the structure and function of membrane proteins. These are just a few examples of the ways ONU students made the most of their summer through incredible internships and research opportunities.
At Ohio Northern University, we help our students secure career-shaping experiences beyond the classroom. With the support of dedicated faculty and a powerful alumni network, our students are guided toward meaningful paths that align with their passion.
Ashley Johnson: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Pharmacy major dives into direct patient care.
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Elizabeth Gruen: University of Alaska, Anchorage
Biochemistry major investigates contaminants in Alaska’s watersheds.
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News
Graduated … and already crushing it.
Ohio Northern University’s Class of 2025 is launching into their dream careers
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ONU dedicates new mobile health clinics
HealthWise Mobile Health Clinic, a leading regional community health provider, will increase its outreach to medically underserved.
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Students learn and research in the cloud forest
ONU biology students spend two weeks exploring biodiversity in Ecuador.
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Peter, BA ’76, and Margaret Bigelow establish an endowed fund for academic support
The couple’s gift will support tutoring services, accessibility resources, and testing accommodations.
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A legacy of care
Donation supports ONU’s Pharmacy and Mobile Health Clinic in honor of Barbara (Reeves) Stitzel, BSPh ’80.
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Three ONU students chosen for prestigious Mayo Clinic summer program
Medical Laboratory Science students earn highly competitive placements.
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Get a “Guppy” Grip
ONU mechanical engineering students create a playful hand therapy device for Ada Elementary.
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Sisters and Sisterhood: Three Siblings Graduate Together
The Fisher sisters each followed a unique path, and drew inspiration from their ONU mentors.
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KISS and tell, 50 years later
ONU hasn’t forgotten the night rock ’n roll shook Ada, Ohio.
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The Mad Ones, An Original Musical
by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk Sam isn’t sure that Ivy League school is the right choice…
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Last Day to Add a Class {full-term}
Last day to add a course section for full-term…
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