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Your high school journey is coming to an end, but your future begins right now. Become a Polar Bear and join a strong community known for tradition and academics. Get ready to learn, lead and roar.

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Our Placement rate is 97

YOUR STORY IN NUMBERS

  • 2,958 Awesome students on campus
  • 19 Average number of classmates in a typical ONU class
  • 478 Number of endowed scholarships available
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Start your adventure. We’re here when you’re ready.

We operate on a rolling-admissions basis, meaning you can apply any time during the year (except for pharmacy, which has a priority application date of Dec. 1). But if you submit your application early (by Dec. 1), you’ll be considered for more scholarships.
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When I came to ONU, I immediately felt the positivity and passion for success.
Madison Hudson, pharmaceutical business major
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Polar Bear Journey

Hitting the books is job one, followed by adventures and experiences that will take you places you’ve never expected.

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Matthew Dinnen

Music scholarship enables mechanical engineering student to pursue his many talents

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Nursing students wants to be a difference maker

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Arin Wade

Pharmacy student and Student Senate President discovers abundant opportunities at ONU

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Learn about Financial Aid and Scholarships to help you achieve your dreams

Earning your degree is one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime – and we have seen the highest returns in the entire state. Learn about the financial aid and scholarships we offer.
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