Ohio Northern University: Review & Facts

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Ohio Northern University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,015 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1871 and is the only college located in Ada, Ohio.

Ohio Northern University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Ohio Northern University will give you the opportunity to obtain a 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
67
Ohio Northern University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 67 majors. The most popular concentrations are Pharmacy, Engineering, Law, Accounting and Finance, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Ohio Northern University is high at 80% (well above Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at Ohio Northern University is good - 72%. Around 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Ohio Northern University is pretty good, 13:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $35,500 per year. The additional fees at Ohio Northern University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,100, which comes to $36,600 annually.

Read the details about Ohio Northern University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
54%
Doable
According to recent data, 6,625 applications were submitted and 3,602 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ohio Northern University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Ohio Northern University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ohio Northern University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Ohio Northern University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,000 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, roughly $6,500 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Ohio Northern University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Ohio Northern University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ohio Northern University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ohio Northern University
525 S. Main St
Ada, Ohio
45810-1599, USA
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