ONU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 74.40%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1260. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $39,600
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at ONU:
- Total Enrollment: 3,140, including 50 online students
- 2,706 Undergraduate, 434 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 53% men, 47% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 75%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 65 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 3 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
ONU Overview
Ohio Northern University (ONU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ada, OH. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The ONU's tuition & fees is $39,600 for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,097.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,140 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
ONU's acceptance rate is 74.40% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.87%. The median SAT score is 1260 and the ACT score is 26.
Ohio Northern University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ohio Northern University is $39,600. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $39,600.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $41,706 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $46,671.
| Undergraduate | $39,600 |
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| Graduate | $39,600 |
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| Undergraduate | $41,706 |
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| Graduate | $46,671 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ohio Northern University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at ONU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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