Prospective Parents

"The investment in an ONU education for our children has been worth it. Besides the excellent education they received, our children met and were influenced by many wonderful people in the community and at the university. After graduating from ONU, all three were able to obtain good jobs." - Ellen Donnelly, former ONU parent

Excellent reputation

Ohio Northern University has placed 155 out of 853 institutions nationwide and is among the top four Ohio schools in best ROI according to a PayScale study released by Bloomberg Businessweek.

Ranked No. 3 among baccalaureate colleges and universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report in America’s Best Colleges 2011.

Named in Colleges of Distinction (2011), a guide profiling America’s most distinguished teaching-centered colleges and universities.

Listed in Princeton Review’s The Best 373 Colleges 2011 Edition.

Among the top 100 private four-year colleges and small universities in Peterson’s Competitive College Guide (2011).

Listed as one of About.com’s Top Ten Ohio Colleges.

Named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.

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Exceptional value

Ohio Northern University graduates are well prepared for successful careers in their fields or for continued studies at a top graduate schools.

Legacy Family

At Donnelly family gatherings, Ohio Northern University is a popular topic of conversation because the entire family claims ONU as its alma mater.

Dennis and Ellen Donnelly's three children, John, Ann and Mark, are all ONU alumni. Dennis also is an ONU alumnus (BS '70 and JD '76) and Ellen attended ONU. "In fact, our oldest son was born the night before my husband, Dennis, was scheduled to take a final exam for law school. He did pass!" she said, with a laugh. Read More...

Financial Aid Net Price Calculator for Prospective Students:

Our online net price calculator can provide you with an early estimate of your financial aid eligibility from federal, state and ONU sources, including scholarships and grants. By using our net price calculator, you will receive a close preview of funding that should be helpful as you await a final and official award package in the spring. Please visit: http://onu.studentaidcalculator.com for our net price calculator.