Ohio Northern University
Do more, achieve more. As an Ohio Northern University student, you’ll do more. You’ll forge connections and solve problems. You’ll explore new paths and innovate strategies. You’ll network, lead, communicate, research, travel and brainstorm. We call it high-impact learning. It’s a full immersion experience with proven success. The best complement to high-impact learning is a balanced student experience.
That’s why Ohio Northern is committed to producing students who are practical, passionate and involved. All three characteristics are important in building a fulfilling and successful future, and rest assured: if you become a Polar Bear, you’ll have found a winning combination. With a 97% job and graduate school placement rate, ONU is ranked as the #1 university in Ohio and #3 university in the country for job placement by the career guidance site, Zippia.
That’s why Ohio Northern is committed to producing students who are practical, passionate and involved. All three characteristics are important in building a fulfilling and successful future, and rest assured: if you become a Polar Bear, you’ll have found a winning combination. With a 97% job and graduate school placement rate, ONU is ranked as the #1 university in Ohio and #3 university in the country for job placement by the career guidance site, Zippia.
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Academic programs
- Engineering
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Ohio Northern University operates on a rolling admission for all first year programs except Pharmacy. In addition to the application, please have your high school counselor submit a high school transcript and official ACT or SAT scores (unless you are applying test-optional). An interview (on-campus or on-line) is also required for Pharmacy admission. For priority scholarship consideration, you are encouraged to apply by Dec. 1. You should apply as a first year student if you have not graduated from high school at the time of application. This includes students that have completed or are enrolled in dual enrollment/College Credit Plus coursework while still in high school.
Transfer
Ohio Northern University accepts transfer students for spring (January start) or fall (August start) semester. In addition to the transfer application, submit your official high school transcript and official transcripts from all current or previous colleges/universities. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly by the high school and all colleges previously attended directly to ONU to transcripts@onu.edu or to the following address.
Ohio Northern University
Office of Admissions
525 South Main St
Ada, OH 45810
At ONU, you should apply as a transfer student if you have completed a high school degree and have completed credits (or are currently enrolled) at another college/university after receiving your high school degree.
Ohio Northern University
Office of Admissions
525 South Main St
Ada, OH 45810
At ONU, you should apply as a transfer student if you have completed a high school degree and have completed credits (or are currently enrolled) at another college/university after receiving your high school degree.
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Additional information
Ohio Northern offers academic scholarships to accepted students with or without test scores submitted. Students are notified of their academic scholarship upon acceptance. Test scores are "superscored" for scholarship purposes. Full financial aid offers will be sent to students upon successful completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
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Visit us
Applicants to Ohio Northern University are encouraged to schedule a campus visit. Your campus visit will include:
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- Campus tour with a current ONU student
- Meeting time with an admissions counselor to review application and financial aid
- Individual appointment with a faculty member in your chosen area of study.
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"This is a place that cultivates the whole person. Here you can explore whatever you are passionate about."