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National and regional recognition.
Ohio Northern is well-known regionally and nationally for its excellent and rigorous academic programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked ONU No. 5 among Midwest regional colleges in Best Colleges 2020 and also ranked ONU third in the Midwest for “Best Value Schools” and among the “A+ Schools for B Students.” The Wall Street Journal named ONU one of the top-10 small colleges in the Midwest. The Princeton Review featured ONU as one of the nation’s top schools in The Best 385 Colleges: 2020 Edition. Learn More
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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. Learn More
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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 2018 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.

  • 11:1 Student-faculty ratio
  • 19 Average class size
  • 50,000 Yearly volunteer and service hours by our students
  • $23,500 Average financial aid award
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The Unexpected

The best discoveries come from the unexpected. Embrace it.

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Emily Estep will showcase singing ability with Lima Symphony Orchestra

The meteoric rise of Ohio Northern University student Emily Estep’s singing career will continue when she performs as the featured s

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Real News

By Alex Dyke Senior, Professional Writing Major

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Speaker to advocate mental wellness during talk at ONU

Noted speaker and author Hakeem Rahim will discuss mental health concerns and mental wellness at 6 p.m. on Nov.

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Veterans Day event planned at Ohio Northern University

Daus Hempker will deliver remarks during a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov.

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Pam Hershberger to deliver Lovett Distinguished Lecture

Pam Hershberger, retired partner with Ernst & Young LLP, will deliver the Carroll V. Lovett Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m.

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‘The ONU Holiday Spectacular’ sets performance dates

A regional holiday entertainment tradition will mark a landmark anniversary this season when the curtain rises on “The ONU Holiday S

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Bears Supporting Bears

The #LehrCup social media challenge is bringing ONU Athletics together Photo courtesy of Emily Norden

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ONU College of Law first in state in bar passage rate

The July bar results for the state of Ohio are in, and the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law ranks first among Ohio law

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ONU students, faculty members collaborate on publication of paper

Current and former Ohio Northern University students, in collaboration with faculty mentors, have been involved in a high-impact lea

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ONU to present ‘Spring Awakening’

The Ohio Northern University Department of Theatre Arts will present the musical “Spring Awakening” from Oct.

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ONU HealthWise program receives Buckeye Health Plan grant

The Ohio Northern University HealthWise program recently received a $8,500 grant from the Buckeye Health Plan that will expand the p

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ONU honors William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award recipients

Ohio Northern University alumni Matt Brown and Megan Keller are the latest recipients to have received the William L.

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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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Events

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Multicultural Holiday Celebration

You're invited to come celebrate the holidays at the Multicultural Holiday Celebration, Tuesday,

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    Wrestling @ Manchester (Ind.)

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    14

    Choral Concert

    Hear the University Singers in concert!

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  • Dec.
    21

    WBB @ Trine (Ind.)

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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!

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Crystal Amberlyn

Internships open the door to a professional career in graphic design

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Molly Ryan

Studying in Hungary fed this Fulbright scholar’s passion for experiencing other cultures

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Trevor Bert

ONU changed what he thought he knew about civil engineering, uncovering a hidden passion and expanded job possibilities

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Small university, huge impact.

ONU has a rich history of academic excellence, and we’re always evolving to meet society’s ever-changing needs. We’ve most recently been recognized for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and, most impressively, providing a high return on investment for our graduates.
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