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Q: Does Ohio Northern University prefer SAT or ACT?

22% of students submit their SAT scores to ONU. 89% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into Ohio Northern University?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to ONU. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for Ohio Northern University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1290. 22% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for Ohio Northern University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 89% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

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Chances of getting into Ohio Northern University

Acceptance Rate

68.3%

Admission Difficulty for Ohio Northern University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Low

How hard is it to get into ONU and can I get accepted? The school has a 68% acceptance rate ranking it #25 in Ohio for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,960 out of 4,334 applicants were admitted making ONU a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 40 percent. Ohio Northern University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.

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ONU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1090-1290

Applicants Submitting SAT

22%

SAT Scores for Ohio Northern University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	550
SAT Math 25th	540
SAT Composite 25th	1090

SAT Scores for Ohio Northern University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	630
SAT Math 75th	660
SAT Composite 75th	1290
Average SAT Score	1190

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

Ohio Northern University typically requires applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 990. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1190 out of 1600. The school ranks #12 in Ohio for highest average SAT composite score. 22 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Ohio Northern University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1290 and Above	Good	>78%
1190 to 1290	Avg +	68%-78%
1090 to 1190	Avg -	56%-68%
990 to 1090	Reach	42%-56%
Less than 990	Low	<42%

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ONU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-27

Applicants Submitting ACT

89%

ACT Scores for Ohio Northern University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	21
ACT Math 25th	23
ACT Composite 25th	22

ACT Scores for Ohio Northern University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	27
ACT Math 75th	28
ACT Composite 75th	27
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Admission data indicates that ONU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #15 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 89 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Ohio Northern University.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Ohio Northern University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27 and Above	Good	>80%
24 to 27	Avg +	68%-80%
22 to 24	Avg -	58%-68%
20 to 22	Reach	48%-58%
Less than 20	Low	<48%

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ONU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.7

Typical High School Grades

A-

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

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into ONU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Ohio Northern University was 3.7 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 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 68% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Ohio Northern University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	51%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	18%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.50	12%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.25	9%	Reach
2.75 to 3.00	8%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	2%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

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High School Class Rank

65% of Ohio Northern University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Ohio Northern University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	35%
Top 25% of class	65%
Top 50% of class	87%
Bottom 50% of class	13%
Bottom 25% of class	2%

Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Applying

Admission Statistics

Ohio Northern University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,141	2,190	4,334
Accepted	1,468	1,491	2,960
Acceptance Rate	69%	68%	68%
Enrolled	321	361	682
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	24%	23%

Fall 2021 Application Deadline

Applications are Due

Jul 15, 2021

Days left to Apply

297

Applicants have 297 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2021.

Admission Requirements

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

Ohio Northern University Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	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

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?

22% of students submit their SAT scores to ONU. 89% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Ohio Northern University?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to ONU. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult 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 1290. 22% 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 22 and 27. 89% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.