Prospective Freshmen | Ohio Northern University

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A deposit is required of all regular students accepting admittance to the University. This deposit will be applied toward the amount of the tuition and fees for the first term of the student's enrollment. The advance deposit required is two hundred dollars ($200.00).

What is True North? It is a concept that combines the common navigational term “true north” with the idea of a special journey. It is a promise about what is true about Ohio Northern. ONU is one of the few private comprehensive universities to offer a distinctive blend of quality liberal arts and professional programs.

The [True] Story of Northern is dedicated to students looking for excellent, nationally ranked academic programs, committed guidance, a vibrant campus experience, lifelong connections and successful outcomes. Start your journey here!

Evidence of Excellence

Ohio Northern’s reputation for excellence continues to grow. In just the last few months, ONU has received recognition for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and, most impressively, providing a high return on investment (ROI) to its graduates.

Great Support

Faculty at ONU are experts in their fields, but passionate about teaching. We invite you to meet a few of them featured in our Elements of Excellence video series. Professors create a “can-do” environment where students can customize their areas of interest with mentorship and inspiration from faculty who champion their success.

The first-year experience offers personal attention, an academic advisor, personal tutoring and a Communication Skills Center to help with written and oral skills.

Quality Programs

It is an education of value that offers programs of academic excellence along with abundant, diverse opportunities. At ONU, students can choose from over 70 majors and also participate in relevant internships, field experiences, community service and leadership development. There’s plenty of opportunity to take advantage of global study and travel or work abroad.

Students graduate ready to compete and succeed in a complex and changing world.