Ohio Northern University

Ada, Ohio

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1871Town near a citySEVP certified

About

Ohio Northern University (Ohio Northern or ONU) is a private college in Ada, Ohio, United States. Founded by Henry Solomon Lehr in 1871, ONU offers over 60 programs across five undergraduate and graduate colleges and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college had an enrollment of about 3,000 students as of 2023.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$41,670
Estimated total for international students: US$56,934

Net price calculatoronu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,489
Graduate students: 434
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 74%
SAT: Reading and writing 585–690 · Maths 590–710
ACT: 24–29

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 71%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$82,743

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (57)

Bachelor's degrees50 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansJournalismLiteratureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees2 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesLegal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

LawPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Undergraduate certificates2 subjects

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduate certificates1 subject

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.