College of Engineering

Begin Your Engineering Adventure Today

We nurture the next generation of creative problem solvers and empower them to pave their own road to success. Here at ONU, prepare to immerse yourself in hands-on learning and extracurricular activities that reward discovery.

Guided by our supportive faculty mentors, you develop the confidence to think boldly about your future and create solutions that defy expectations. Ready to unveil what awaits you at ONU?

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Top-Notch Engineering Education Designed for You

Here, you earn more than a prestigious degree. You embark on a journey of thoughtful exploration and unlock your full potential.

99% Of 2024 engineering graduates found a job within six months, 96% reporting
12 In the nation for undergraduate engineering at universities without a PhD program, according to U.S. News & World Report
4500+ Alumni network
100% Placement in co-op program

A Supportive Learning Community

At Ohio Northern University College of Engineering, you're never just a number. In small classes, our dedicated professors know you by name, ensuring you receive personalized guidance that transforms your learning experience. This nurturing environment empowers you to pursue the future you're designing for yourself.

Learn from distinguished professors actively engaged in cutting-edge research and innovation. Putting student success as their No. 1 priority, our engineering faculty provides one-on-one guidance throughout your academic journey.

Find Your Passion: Engineering Majors

Explore our range of engineering programs to discover which path ignites your curiosity and aligns with your career goals.

Concentrations

Enhance your engineering or CS degree with specialized knowledge that sets you apart in the job market. Whether you’re interested in environmental science technology, medical robotics, or another field, the concentrations advance your competencies in some of the most in-demand areas.

We offer eight concentration options for you to customize your education:

Discover the Stories of Our Engineering Trailblazers

New adventures and opportunities await at every corner. Hear how our students are forging their own paths:

Julia Kamatali: Student of Life

Computer engineering major explores her many interests

Alexander Burkholder: Future Computer Engineer

He’s preparing for a career in the semiconductor industry.

Maria Lyons

Taking a chance on esports

Push the boundaries. Learn by doing

The foundation of engineering and computer science is action. Here you’ll put into practice everything you learn.

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Pursue Your Dream Career

Ohio Northern University engineering graduates are sought after by top employers. They become leaders in world-renowned technology companies and manufacturers, as well as serve the community in government agencies and non-profit organizations. And you can join them.

Our graduates create innovative solutions at SpaceX, Honda, Marathon, NASA, Google, Pixar, and more.

Change the world

Forget what you think you know about engineers. You can teach. Heal. Entertain. Help others.

Carey (Wurgler) Smith, BSEE ’85

Cybersecurity CEO.

Annette Drake, BSCE ’89

7th grade STEM teacher, Brookville Intermediate School

Kayla Hummell

Engineers in health care

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Outside the Classroom

Your quest for knowledge extends far beyond four walls, with limitless experiential opportunities that reward your curiosity. You can also jump in and join our community outreach and other special programs.

Join award-winning professional organizations and competition teams that put your skills to the test. From building concrete canoes to radio-controlled airplanes, you find opportunities to collaborate, lead, and compete nationally while developing valuable professional networks.

Get engaged through student organizations, including the Rocketry and Innovators of Ohio Northern (ION). Honoraries and Greeks include Tau Beta Pi, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, and Phi Sigma Rho. Professional organizations include the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

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The foundation of engineering and computer science is action. Here, you put your knowledge into practice through our experiential approach that inspires intellectual curiosity. Launch your career by participating in our internships and co-op program, where you collaborate with industry leaders like NASA, SpaceX, and Honda.

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In a world of accelerating change, the skills you learn today can be obsolete tomorrow. What will stand the test of time, however, is a mindset. ONU, a founding partner of The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset that embraces change, blending technical understanding with the desire to craft innovative solutions that create extraordinary value for others. Ohio Northern University is among 60 schools invited to join KEEN, and it’s one of the few institutions to be part of the network since its inception in 2005.
Why wait until you graduate to make a difference? Tackle real projects in local communities that improve lives while you are at ONU College of Engineering.

First-year engineering students participate in an engineering design cornerstone project, working on teams to apply basic engineering skills toward practical, community service-based solutions. The challenge culminates in a daylong design showcase for judges, including college advisory board members. In recent years, students have created tools to assist those who are differently abled and designed toys for underserved youth.

For local impact, check out Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS). Students team up to solve engineering challenges for local organizations. Read about: how we built a replica Mars rover for the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio; refurbished a concrete base for historical Civil War cannons in Forest, Ohio; upgraded the village of Ada’s website; adapted toys to match the capabilities of children with different physical disabilities; and constructed a wooden pedestal for a cast-bronze bell for the Ada First United Methodist Church.
Participate in research experiences for undergraduates (REUs), which usually take place at large research institutions or government labs. Even though REUs are highly competitive, ONU students have an excellent rate of acceptance by research sponsors. Our engineering and computer science students have participated in REUs at Duke, Georgia Tech, Case Western, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and the Mayo Clinic, working in the areas of nano-technology, wind turbines, biomedical, automotive, and more.

We also offer research experiences at ONU through the Evans Student Research Fellowship Program. This program provides students with 10 weeks of paid work during the summer to assist ONU engineering professors with their research projects. Evans Fellows are selected through a competitive application process.
At ONU, we feel a keen sense of responsibility to do our part to increase interest in the engineering field. Through camps and outreach programs, we expose hundreds of young people to engineering every year. We spark curiosity, build interest, and generate excitement for engineering among elementary through high school students. Learn more.
Find out what it’s really like to be an engineering student at Ohio Northern through a special on-campus overnight experience. At this event, you connect with current ONU students to get the answers you seek and an honest look at what life is like as a female engineering student at Ohio Northern. Hosted once a year by the Society of Women Engineers, this event includes opportunities to learn more about the various disciplines of engineering, a scavenger hunt to familiarize yourself with ONU’s campus, and other bonding activities with current and prospective students.

For more information about the SWE Overnight, please contact Laurie Laird, director of corporate & alumni relations and assistant professor of mechanical engineering, at l-laird@onu.edu or 419-772-2421.
Civil Engineering: ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for civil engineering.

Computer Engineering: ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Computer Science: ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for computer science.

Electrical Engineering: ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Engineering Education: ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The engineering education program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for engineering education. The engineering education program is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Mechanical Engineering: ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for mechanical engineering.
Our mission is to engage students through personal relationships and high-impact educational experiences to maximize their success.
Our core values are:

Personal Relationships. We foster the development of strong relationships between students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Engagement. We engage everyone in the educational process through distinctive curricular and extracurricular activities.

Opportunity. We provide unique educational opportunities that fully develop individuals into practicing engineers and computer scientists.

Development and Success of Individuals. We seek to help each individual achieve success in pursuit of their personal and professional goals.

Dr. Keith Buffinton Executive Director, Coalition for Transformational Education	Mr. Wm. Bryce Burgett Co CEO, Kokosing, Inc.
Mr. Foster Clark Director of Business Development, Marathon Petroleum Corporation	Mr. Steve Dues Senior Vice President, Crown Equipment Corporation
Mr. Jacob Grice, PE Executive Vice President-Operations, New River Electrical Corporation	Ms. Jessica L. Howley, PE Director Telecom Planning, AEP
Mr. Mike Koralewski Chief Supply Chain Officer, First Solar	Mr. Bruce LeMaster Vice President of Manufacturing, Obsidian Solutions Group, LLC
Ms. Laura Macknick, MA CFRE President and CEO, Don Wood Foundation	Mr. Scott McClintock Project Manager and Civil Engineer, Kass Corp./ 2AW Limited
Ms. Jennifer O'Brian, PE Director of Innovation North American Building Products, Worthington Enterprises	Dr. Kurt Paterson Director and Professor, Arizona State University
Ms. Joanna Pinkerton, PE Senior Vice President, HNTB	Dr. Rajan Rajendran Consultant, Five Rivers Research and Consulting LLC
Mr. Tim Scaife Chief Consulting Engineer-Rotor Design, GE Aerospace	Mr. Justin Schultz, PE, RCDD, CTS, LEED AP Principal Associate/Electrical Engineer, Korda/Nemeth Engineering
Ms. Sarah Schwab Sub-Section Manager - Production Technologies, GE Aerospace	Mr. Brendan Thompson President, Thermoplastic Components Inc.
Mr. Brendan Thompson President, Thermoplastic Components Inc.	Mr. Michael Tschanz Director, Engineering Technology and Analysis, The Walt Disney Company

The space to unleash your potential

We’ve designed our engineering programs with your needs, interests and futures in mind. And our building is centered on relationships, collaboration, innovation and academic rigor. It’s an inspired space for learning, creating and growing.

The James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building is a Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building.

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Apply: Jump-Start Your Engineering Exploration at ONU

Ready to join one of the top engineering schools in Ohio? Apply now to begin your journey at ONU Engineering. In addition to our strong academics, we provide generous scholarships, affordable tuition, and a vibrant student life that supports your growth.

Ohio Northern is test optional. No ACT or SAT required.