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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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Inauguration & Founders Day Information
We invite you to celebrate the historic inauguration of Ohio Northern University’s 12th president, Dr. Melissa J. Baumann, Ph.D. View the list of notable events planned for our weeklong celebration of Inauguration and Founders Day. Watch the livestream of the investiture ceremony on April 12 at 3 p.m. if you are unable to join us in person.
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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$25,000 Average financial aid award
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.
News
The Middle East Takes Center Stage for ONU’s 15th International Play Festival
The festival will present two readings and conversation about Denmo Ibrahim's new play, "Kal and Dija Save the World."
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ONU professor wins international award for nocturnal habitat protection work
According to the International Dark-Sky Association, Dr. Bryan Boulanger's efforts have led to 11.7 million acres of designated dark…
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National Robotic Football Tournament ’23 to be held at ONU
The day-long April 1 tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. with ONU facing off against the University of Notre Dame.
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ONU’s ‘A Rubi Affair’ ’23 to benefit Equitas Health
The March 25 event will include the Rubi Girls from Dayton, Ohio and student performers.
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The Women of Winter and Spring Sports
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, Ohio Northern University is sharing the stories of a few iconic female…
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Spring semester service and learning trips providing ONU students with unforgettable experiences
This semester, ONU Polar Bears are traveling to places such as Peru and Puerto Rico for unforgettable service and study trips.
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Stuart Beatty, PharmD, ’03, appointed Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy dean
Dr. Beatty has nearly 20 years of experience as a pharmacy practitioner, educator, manager and author. He will succeed Steve Martin,…
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Disney senior manager to speak at ONU social media workshop
Acquire new skills, network and learn more about Walt Disney World at this PRSSA-hosted event.
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ONU ’22 grads experience stellar placement rates
Graduates overall had a 96% placement rate for full-time job procurement and graduate school enrollment.
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Happy 100th Birthday, ONU Polar Bear!
Let's be honest, polar bears are way cooler than goats.
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Third District Court of Appeals judges to hear oral arguments at ONU Law
The two cases to be addressed involve a convicted felon's appeal over his convictions and a civil case relating to an RV sale.
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Birthday greetings from bears who wore the suit
Ohio Northern University is celebrating the 100th birthday of its Polar Bear mascot this March
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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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Symphonic Band Concert
Supported by Angel for the Arts PURCHASE TICKETS Single tickets for the Symphonic Band Concert go…
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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!
Logan Hughes
Law student becoming the best version of himself, thanks to scholarship support
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Cassandra Stuber
Scholarship appreciated by this electrical engineering major interested in the field of energy
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Jasmine Wolfgram
Scholarship recipient plans to make the world a better place through chemistry
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