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Chances of getting into Ohio Northern University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
69%
Admission Difficulty for Ohio Northern University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into ONU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at ONU is 69%.  It ranks #25 in Ohio for lowest rate of acceptance. ONU is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,586 out of 5,205 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 43 percent on standardized admission tests. Ohio Northern University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.78. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The ONU application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jul 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ohio Northern University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 72% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

ONU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1090-1300
Applicants Submitting SAT 
15%
SAT Scores for Ohio Northern University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1090
SAT Scores for Ohio Northern University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 660
SAT Composite 75th 1300
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Ohio Northern University?

Ohio Northern University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Ohio Northern University score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1090-1300.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Ohio Northern University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >81%
1195 to 1300 Avg + 69%-81%
1090 to 1195 Avg - 54%-69%
985 to 1090 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 985 Low <38%
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ONU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
72%
ACT Scores for Ohio Northern University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for Ohio Northern University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into ONU?

Ohio Northern University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

ONU regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Ohio Northern University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >82%
24 to 28 Avg + 69%-82%
21 to 24 Avg - 56%-69%
18 to 21 Reach 43%-56%
Less than 18 Low <43%
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ONU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.78
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Ohio Northern University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into ONU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Ohio Northern University was 3.78 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as ONU accepts 69% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Ohio Northern University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 33.82% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.42% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 16.37% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.01% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.37% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.32% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.55% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.14% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Ohio Northern University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,498 2,707 5,205
Accepted 1,818 1,768 3,586
Acceptance Rate 73% 65% 69%
Enrolled 338 400 738
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 23% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
106

Applicants have 106 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ohio Northern University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ohio Northern University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ohio Northern University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ohio Northern University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Ohio Northern University prefer SAT or ACT?

15% of students submit their SAT scores to ONU. 72% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Ohio Northern University?

69% of those who apply are granted admission to ONU. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Ohio Northern University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1300. 15% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Ohio Northern University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 28. 72% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.