Ohio Northern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2480 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #696 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #638 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #797 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 2,569
- Graduates
- 446
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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 54% and is among the top 17% 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 | 54% | 50% | 59% |
| Applicants | 6,625 | 3,332 | 3,293 |
| Admissions | 3,602 | 1,668 | 1,934 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 666 | 358 | 308 |
339 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ohio Northern University are 1160-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
316 or 47%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ohio Northern University are 25-30 (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 | 2370 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 259 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 141 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 95 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 65 (2%) |
| Asian | 58 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 13 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ohio Northern University is $27,398 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 | $21,404 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,938 |
| $48-75K | $22,248 |
| $75-110K | $27,147 |
| $110K+ | $29,598 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,480 | $31,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,480 | $31,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,480 | $31,900 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | $1,050 |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | $1,050 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 | $1,050 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,954 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,900 |
| Room charge | $6,500 |
| Meal charge | $6,400 |
Ohio Northern University majors
Ohio Northern University has granted 412 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 16 master's across 2 programs, and 168 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ohio Northern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 127 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 | ||
| Law | 41 | ||
| Accounting | 21 | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 22 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 19 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 19 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 16 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 16 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | ||
| Management Science | 12 | ||
| Environmental Science | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 5 | ||
| Statistics, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 2 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 412 | 16 | 168 |
Ohio Northern University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 67% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ohio Northern University has published 2,068 scientific papers with 21,416 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 31 |
| 1992 | 14 | 21 |
| 1993 | 19 | 31 |
| 1994 | 10 | 28 |
| 1995 | 11 | 44 |
| 1996 | 18 | 52 |
| 1997 | 14 | 51 |
| 1998 | 16 | 49 |
| 1999 | 9 | 91 |
| 2000 | 15 | 100 |
| 2001 | 18 | 112 |
| 2002 | 30 | 110 |
| 2003 | 21 | 104 |
| 2004 | 53 | 182 |
| 2005 | 58 | 241 |
| 2006 | 70 | 348 |
| 2007 | 68 | 442 |
| 2008 | 67 | 502 |
| 2009 | 56 | 662 |
| 2010 | 85 | 669 |
| 2011 | 84 | 771 |
| 2012 | 98 | 918 |
| 2013 | 103 | 1044 |
| 2014 | 93 | 1072 |
| 2015 | 97 | 1192 |
| 2016 | 95 | 1205 |
| 2017 | 84 | 1140 |
| 2018 | 82 | 1235 |
| 2019 | 99 | 1461 |
| 2020 | 167 | 1678 |
| 2021 | 78 | 1809 |
| 2022 | 75 | 1792 |
| 2023 | 96 | 1686 |
Ohio Northern University alumni
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Mike DeWine
- Enrolled in Ohio Northern University
- In 1972 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Richard Michael DeWine is an American politician and attorney serving since 2019 as the 70th governor of Ohio. He served as the 50th Attorney General of Ohio from 2011 to 2019, and in both houses of Congress: in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991 and in the U.S. Senate from 1995 to 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Bob Peterson
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwriteractorvoice actoranimator
- Biography
-
Robert Peterson is an American animator, director, screenwriter, storyboard supervisor and voice actor who works 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 and co-writer for Up (2009), in which he also voiced the characters Dug and Alpha. 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
- businessperson
- 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 | 528 |
| 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 |