Overview

Ohio Northern University is a University institution located in Ada, OH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 525 South Main Street
Ada, OH  45810-1599
United States

Contact Ms. Deborah Miller
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions-ug@onu.edu
Phone: 419-772-2260
Fax: 419-772-2821

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing Research
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Literature (british And Commonwealth)
General Literature
Literature, Other
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Services Administration
Nursing Administration
Nursing Education
Pharmaceutical Marketing And Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Analytics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forest Sciences And Biology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Religion/religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Political Science And Government, Other
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Musical Theatre
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Theatre/theatre Arts Management
Visual And Performing Arts, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,625

Applied

3,602

Accepted

2,569

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,293

Females Applied

1,934

Females Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,332

Males Applied

1,668

Males Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.84

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		570	660
SAT Math		590	680
ACT Composite		25	30

Tuition & Fees

Fees

13,750

Room & board

7,550

Room only

Financial Aid

30,700

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,672

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,397

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,450

Avg. Loan Aid

20,469

Avg. Grant Aid

27,854

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,569

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.21%
Black or African American	3.08%
White or Caucasian	80.68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	1.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.25%
Two or more races	5.25%
Other	7.2%

Gender

Male (54.03%)

Female (45.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	75%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Hypnotist and Mud Volleyball

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Habitat for Humanity, Student Planning Committee, Student Senate, Northern Christian Fellowship and Marching Band

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

214

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 195

Part-time - 19

Male - 153

Female - 113