Ohio Northern University
525 S Main St, Ada, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Ohio Northern University
About this school
Ohio Northern, founded in 1871, is a church-affiliated university. Its 260-acre campus is located in Ada, in northwestern Ohio.
- www.onu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
776
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,312
- Men:1,287 (55.7%)
- Women:1,025 (44.3%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Ohio Northern University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 2 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 2 | 3 |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | 4 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | August 15 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | August 15 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | August 15 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for advising ACT: Used for advising |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 525 South Main |
City, State, Zip | Ada, OH 45810-1599 |
Phone | (419) 772-2260 |
Fax | (419) 772-2313 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 66% of 4,159 applicants were admitted |
Women | 67% of 1,946 applicants were admitted |
Men | 66% of 2,213 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 755 (27%) of 2,749 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 327 (25%) of 1,296 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 428 (29%) of 1,453 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.70 |
375 And Above | 50% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 9% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 8% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 2% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 560-650 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 9% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 44% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 44% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 3% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 540-630 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 6% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 42% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 43% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 10% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 26 average |22-28 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 14% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 51% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 35% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $32,260 (67.53475129794005%)
- Room & Board: - $11,650 (24.388712108524537%)
- Other Expences: - $1,800 (3.7682130296432756%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,058 (4.308323563892145%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Ohio Northern University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003089 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 621 (97.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 553 (89.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 553 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 133 (24.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 24% |
Average Award | $27,782 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 552 (99.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,714 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 397 (71.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,243 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | 79 (12.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,538 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,881 (90.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,685 (89.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,683 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 384 (22.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 23% |
Average Award | $27,756 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,679 (99.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,399 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,245 (74.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,722 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | 343 (16.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,791 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Junior Miss, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Out-of-State Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
224
Part-Time Faculty
62
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
67%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 37% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 28% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 10% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Ohio Northern University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
55.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
71%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
73.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (108)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Civil Engineering, General
- Civil Engineering, Other
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, Other
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Physiology
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Forest Sciences and Biology
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- German Language Teacher Education
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Graphic Design
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing Research
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Nursing Administration
- Organizational Communication, General
- Painting
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Other
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Printmaking
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Radio and Television
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sculpture
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Statistics, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Youth Ministry
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Engineering, Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Laws
Master's Programs of Study (2)
- Accounting
- Law
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
5,804
Nearest Metropolitan Area
342 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 16.8 average low in January, 78.2 average high in September |
Rain | 132 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 80 mile(s) from campus in Columbus |
Nearest Bus Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Lima |
Nearest Train Station | 45 mile(s) from campus in Fostoria |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
75% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
25%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Polar Bear |
School Colors | Orange and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Ohio Northern University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, habitat for humanity, student planning committee, student senate, northern christian fellowship, marching band
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,092
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,312
Women
1,025
Men
1,287
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.6% Asian
- 4.3% Black/African-American
- 1.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 79.3% White
- 11.1% Unknown
International Students
2.7% from 23 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
776