About Ohio Northern University (ONU)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,039
Website
www.onu.edu/Accreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Ohio Northern University at the 302nd position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1090 - 1290
ACT Range
22 - 27
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. The SAT score in the range of 1098-1310 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Ohio Northern University, must score 25 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 23 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 525 S. Main St, Ada, Ohio 45810-1599. They can also call them at (419) 772-2000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$23,567
Average Annual Cost
$31,350
Books And Supplies
$1,800
Other Fees
$910
Room And Board
$11,650
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,001
Total One Year Cost
$47,711
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to ONU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $49,392. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($33,440), books and supplies ($1,800), room and boarding ($12,040), and budget for other expenses ($2,112). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
85%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$892
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Mechanical Engineering
52 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
37 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
26 Graduates
Biology, General
26 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
23 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
21 Graduates
Marketing
18 Graduates
Civil Engineering
17 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
14 Graduates
Psychology, General
13 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
12 Graduates
Music
11 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
11 Graduates
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...
10 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
10 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
9 Graduates
Political Science and Government
9 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
8 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
8 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
8 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
7 Graduates
Chemistry
7 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
7 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
7 Graduates
Computer Engineering
6 Graduates
Computer Science
6 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
6 Graduates
Statistics
6 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
5 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
5 Graduates
Construction Management
4 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
4 Graduates
History
3 Graduates
Insurance
3 Graduates
Physics
3 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
2 Graduates
Literature
2 Graduates
Sociology
2 Graduates
Education, General
1 Graduates
Engineering, Other
1 Graduates
Journalism
1 Graduates
Mathematics
1 Graduates
Philosophy
1 Graduates
Public Health
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,297
Socio-Economic Diversity
23%
Part-time
8%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$63,536 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
78%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,870/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,780/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,780/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Polar Bears
School Colors
burnt orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ohio Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
445
Total Female Athletes
205
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
No
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by ONU. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $12,040 per year for living on campus. Ohio Northern University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at ONU costs around $5,780 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At ONU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 54% and 46%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$63,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$228 - 311
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$22,551
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,249
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,196
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$20,232
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$25,841
$30K - $48K
$27,803
$48K - $75K
$26,193
$75K - $110K
$22,777
> $110K
$18,340
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$37,832,758
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$5,454,783
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at ONU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $4,691, whereas the financial aid is $20,671. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,745 as well as institutional aid worth $20,671. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Ohio Northern University amount to $37,832,758 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $5,454,783.
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