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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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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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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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Fall Career and Graduate School Fair
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