Ohio Northern University
tuition & fees
$39,600
graduate tuition & fees
$39,600
acceptance rate
74%
Student Population
3,140
online students
50
Number of Programs
65
Financial Aid Amount
$27,097
SAT Scores
1,260
Graduation Rate
75%
Ohio Northern University is a Private, 4 years college located in Ada, Ohio.
It has a total enrollment of 3,140 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. ONU's acceptance rate is 74.40% last year (undergraduate school).
Ohio Northern University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Ohio Northern University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 S. Main St, Ada, OH 45810-1599 |
| Phone | 419-772-2000 |
| WEB | www.onu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.onu.edu/admissions-aid |
| Online Application | https://connect.onu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.onu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.onu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarship-and-cost-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.onu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/veterans-aid |
| Athletic | www.onu.edu/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.onu.edu/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Ohio Northern University is 74.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.87%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74.40 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.87 % |
Tuition & Fees
ONU's 2025 tuition & fees is $39,600 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.32% compared to the last year's rate ($37,600).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $39,600. The graduate tuition increased by 17.86% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $39,600 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $39,600 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,140 students have enrolled at ONU (2024-2025). Among them, 50 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. ONU has 2,706 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 434 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,140 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,706 |
| Graduate Students | 434 |
| Online Enrollment | 50 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
ONU offers 65 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by ONU
| Number of programs | 65 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |