Ohio Northern University has been ranked among the top 10 in Niche.com’s 2026 “Best Colleges in Ohio” and “Best Value Colleges in Ohio.”
Niche is a trusted online platform that helps students and families find the right college fit. The platform uses rigorous criteria for its rankings, including academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, and real-world feedback from students and alumni who know the institutions best.
“Telling the ONU story is getting easier because students and their families are increasingly recognizing the return on investment and value of an ONU education,” said Dr. Melissa J. Baumann, ONU president. “Our rankings in national publications, and on platforms such as Niche, reflect that recognition, as do our real-world outcomes.”
ONU’s distinctive combination of career-focused professional programs and a strong liberal arts foundation equips graduates for success. Notably, 97% of ONU’s 2024 graduates had landed a job or were enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation, based on a 94% response rate.
For most students, the cost of an ONU degree is comparable to that of a public university, making ONU not only a top-tier academic choice, but also a smart financial investment.