Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, ONU's acceptance rate is 54.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.49%. 3,332 men and 3,293 women applied to ONU and 1,668 men and 1,934 women students were accepted.
Among them, 358 men and 308 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ONU.
Ohio Northern University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at ONU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants6,6253,3323,29300
Admitted3,6021,6681,93400
Enrolled66635830800
Acceptance Rate 54.37%50.06%58.73%--
Yield 18.49%21.46%15.93%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 83 students (12% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 316 students (47%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ONU.
The median SAT score is 1,250 with 620 SAT EBRW and 630 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 680 and 25th percentile is 590 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 25 at ONU. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 26.
The SAT and ACT scores at Ohio Northern University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
Ohio Northern University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at ONU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total116012501340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570620660
SAT Math590630680
ACT Composite252730
ACT Math242729
ACT English232630
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at ONU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ohio Northern University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
ONU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to ONU.
Admission Information for Applying to ONU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.onu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://connect.onu.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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