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Located in Ada, Ohio, Ohio Northern University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,899 prospective students applied, and 2,735 were granted admission. Of those admitted 608 enrolled in the school. 2,846 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 193 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $32,500 plus fees of $940. ONU is ranked 193 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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ONU is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Ohio Northern University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#193 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#146 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#170 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1098/1310 |
| ACT | 23/28 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $940 |
| Room and Board | $12,040 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,112 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,392 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Engineering | 16% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204635 IPEDS survey data for Ohio Northern University.
Current students may use the Ohio Northern University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.