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WE ARE
WE ARE NORTHERN
Celebrating 150 Years
The year 2021 marks 150 years since our founder, H.S. Lehr, established the Northwestern Ohio Normal School (our original name), and we remain as devoted as ever to developing students who are ready to immerse themselves in high-impact learning. Lehr’s vision was that our graduates would take their knowledge, skills and intellect into the world to serve the larger society. We’ve more than delivered.
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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11:1 Student-faculty ratio
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18 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
News
Full Circle
Fifteen years later, ONU sweethearts experience an ONU tradition from the other side.
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Ada Town and Gown ’21, ’20 Distinguished Citizen of the Year nominations being sought
The Ada Town and Gown Association is accepting nominations for Distinguished Citizen of the Year for both 2021 and 2020.
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ICAPP to host Ada Village Council candidates forum
ICAPP Fellows Hailey Trimpy and Kennedy Aikey during a September 2021 voter registration drive at ONU
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Artistic ‘N’spiration: ONU graphic designer runs with Sesquicentennial project
Rebecca Legge, BFA ’17, knew exactly how she wanted to decorate her ‘N.’ By the time she grabbed the slender wooden
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Ada Rotary Club to host forum for Ada School Board candidates
Ada Rotary Club will host a forum for Ada Board of Education candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 7-9 p.m.
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ONU HealthWise Pharmacy is now offering COVID-19 Pfizer Boosters and Flu Shots
Covid-19 Boosters and flu shots are available from 4-6 p.m.
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Five to be inducted into ONU Athletic Hall of Fame for ’21
The Ohio Northern University Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five members this year.
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ONU’s Fall ’21 enrollment, retention substantially increase
Ohio Northern University has even more to celebrate during its 150th anniversary: Fall ’21 enrollment and retention numbers have mar
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Love and loyalty on parade
The grand marshals of this year’s Homecoming parade, Donald “Don” Beal, BSEd ’63 and Ann (Melkerson) Beal
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NASA engineer, communication professional to receive Ohio Northern University 2021 Young Alumni awards
ADA, Ohio - NASA engineer Courtney M. (Hetrick) Schkurko, BSEE ’13 and Kevin J.
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U.S. News & World Report, other college ranking services reward Ohio Northern University with high placement
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ohio Northern University third in Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest and No.
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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
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!
Yasmine Seidu
ONU's pharmacy program has taught her the true meaning and value of patient-centered pharmacy
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Josie Palmer
This engineering education major found a program to match her passion and her talents.
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Cade Mullins
A Polar Research Experience in Molecular Biology (PREP-MB) program made staying home for the summer the right call for this Ada native.
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