Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
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 4,221 prospective students applied, and 2,752 were granted admission. Of those admitted 579 enrolled in the school. 2,718 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 99 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $33,470 plus fees of $970. ONU is ranked 163 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Other Colleges to Consider
Students considering ONU are frequently interested in these similar colleges.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
ONU is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Explore Ohio Northern University
Rankings
Rankings for Ohio Northern University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#163 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#122 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#161 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1320 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.79 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $970 |
| Room and Board | $12,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,235 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,875 |
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% |
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.