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The Best Value University in Ohio and the Midwest!
Ohio Northern University offers the best value of any university in Ohio and the Midwest, according to new rankings by the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News and World Report.We're #1 in the Buckeye State in the Best Value category in the Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S., and ONU is a highly-rated top 100 university in its national rankings.
In U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Regional Colleges Midwest list, we're ranked #1 in the Best Value Schools category.
Discover your dreams and launch a great career, all at an unbeatable value!
Point your compass toward your dream
Adventure Awaits. Discovery Awaits. Your future awaits at Ohio Northern University –
the place to find True North!
ONU leads in student engagement – internships, research, jobs and grad school.
Graduates enjoy superior outcomes when it comes to success and satisfaction. You can land a dream job, attend first-rate graduate schools, command excellent salaries and become entrepreneurs and leaders. A national student engagement survey shows that ONU students exceed the national average of senior students who participated in high-impact practices (HIP): learning communities, service-learning, research with faculty, internship or field experiences, study abroad, and culminating senior experiences.
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By the numbers
There are lots of things we want you to know about Ohio Northern, but here are a few to get you started.
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13:1 Student-faculty ratio
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21 Average class size
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97% Of 2024 graduates reported having a job or entered graduate school within 6 months of graduation
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$27,800 Average financial aid award
Mifsud Center for Student Success: Making an Impact
Housed in a newly renovated space on the library’s second floor, the Center for Student Success is empowering students to make the most of their ONU experience. Offering a wide-range of services— from career guidance to study abroad opportunities to academic support—the Center is profoundly enhancing the success of ONU students.
Juliana McClure: World Explorer
Despite obstacles, she realized her dream to study peace and conflict in Ireland and Jordan.
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Simran Kaur: Communicator Extraordinaire
She's helping her fellow Polar Bears become stronger writers.
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Game on for the Techentin Brothers
Esports teammates and seniors have elevated the program.
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Communicating through research, teaching, and music
Dr. Jeff. St. Onge’s research and teaching focuses on disinformation and democracy.
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ONU’s New Rocket Team Aims High
Rocketry Club will become the first Ohio team to compete in the Argonia Cup.
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Practical ethics course takes innovative approach
ONU honors students develop skills in ethical reasoning.
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ONU, Columbus State Community College, partner to offer a pathway from an A.S. to a B.S. degree in engineering
The partnership facilitates a seamless transfer from Columbus State to ONU for engineering students.
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Dressed for Success
ONU’s Career Closet provides students with free, professional attire.
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ONU launches new Art & Design major
Students benefit from a broader curriculum and increased flexibility.
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ONU’s Class of 2024 finds success in the job market
97% placement validates ONU’s outstanding return on investment.
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Crown Equipment Corp. president to deliver 2025 Spotts Lecture
Jim Dicke, III, Hon. D. '22, will share insights on innovation as a driver of corporate success.
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The Scharers establish endowed scholarship at ONU
Scholarship will aid business and education students with financial need.
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