Ohio Northern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2427 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #683 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #624 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #730 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,706
- Graduates
- 434
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.onu.edu
Ohio Northern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ohio Northern University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 79% | 70% |
| Applicants | 4,640 | 2,262 | 2,378 |
| Admissions | 3,452 | 1,782 | 1,670 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 686 | 381 | 305 |
278 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
50 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
64 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1175
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ohio Northern University are 1175-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
284 or 41%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ohio Northern University are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2423 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 240 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 141 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 122 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 95 (3%) |
| Asian | 57 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ohio Northern University is $25,941 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,525 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,223 |
| $48-75K | $22,336 |
| $75-110K | $25,605 |
| $110K+ | $27,710 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,250 | $38,250 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,250 | $38,250 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,250 | $38,250 |
| Fee in-district | $1,550 | $1,350 |
| Fee in-state | $1,550 | $1,350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,550 | $1,350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,934 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,250 |
| Room charge | $7,550 |
| Meal charge | $6,700 |
Ohio Northern University majors
Ohio Northern University has granted 458 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 12 master's in Accounting, and 190 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ohio Northern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 128 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 75 | ||
| Law | 62 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | 12 | |
| Construction Management, General | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 10 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 10 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Psychology, General | 9 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Management Science | 6 | ||
| Statistics, General | 5 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | ||
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 458 | 12 | 190 |
Ohio Northern University has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 73% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ohio Northern University has published 2,535 scientific papers with 30,508 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 18 | 38 |
| 1994 | 12 | 41 |
| 1995 | 14 | 51 |
| 1996 | 18 | 71 |
| 1997 | 14 | 71 |
| 1998 | 17 | 69 |
| 1999 | 9 | 113 |
| 2000 | 15 | 133 |
| 2001 | 20 | 134 |
| 2002 | 32 | 148 |
| 2003 | 27 | 151 |
| 2004 | 56 | 249 |
| 2005 | 59 | 305 |
| 2006 | 77 | 444 |
| 2007 | 70 | 545 |
| 2008 | 74 | 587 |
| 2009 | 61 | 783 |
| 2010 | 92 | 764 |
| 2011 | 94 | 909 |
| 2012 | 108 | 1113 |
| 2013 | 113 | 1243 |
| 2014 | 117 | 1314 |
| 2015 | 109 | 1444 |
| 2016 | 103 | 1473 |
| 2017 | 93 | 1439 |
| 2018 | 88 | 1564 |
| 2019 | 111 | 1792 |
| 2020 | 214 | 2340 |
| 2021 | 86 | 2376 |
| 2022 | 84 | 2189 |
| 2023 | 111 | 2264 |
| 2024 | 159 | 2245 |
| 2025 | 85 | 1860 |
Ohio Northern University alumni
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Mike DeWine
- Enrolled in Ohio Northern University
- In 1972 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Richard Michael DeWine is an American politician and attorney serving as the 70th governor of Ohio since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 50th attorney general of Ohio from 2011 to 2019, in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991, and in the U.S. Senate from 1995 to 2007.
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Bob Peterson
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directoranimatorvoice actoractor
- Biography
-
Robert Peterson is an American cartoonist, animator, director, screenwriter, storyboard supervisor, and voice actor at Pixar. He was hired at Pixar by Roger Gould in 1994 as an animator for commercials, before subsequently becoming an animator on Toy Story (1995). He was the co-director, co-star, co-head, and co-writer for Up (2009). He conceived the idea of The Good Dinosaur (2015), and was the film's original director before being dismissed from it. His work as a writer for the films Up and Finding Nemo (2003) earned him nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He was also a co-writer on Cars 3 (2017) and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program for his work on Forky Asks A Question (2020).
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George Getty
- Occupations
- lawyerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
George Franklin Getty was an American lawyer, pioneer oilman, father of industrialist J. Paul Getty, and patriarch of the Getty family.
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Benjamin Brafman
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Benjamin Brafman is an American criminal defense attorney and founder of the Manhattan-based law firm Brafman & Associates. Brafman is known for representing many high-profile defendants, including celebrities, accused Mafia members, and political figures.
General info
| Alternative names | Northern ONU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Motto | Ex diversitate vires Out of diversity strength |
| Colors | orange, black, white |
| Academic calendar | Undergraduate: September to May (September - November; November-March; March-May); Law: August to May (August-December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 494 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 525 S. Main St Ada, Ohio, 45810-1599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 4197722000 |