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We're #1
ONU is the #1 college in the Midwest in the new 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. On the publication’s
2026 Best Regional Colleges Midwest
list, ONU is ranked #1 overall. We also ranked #1 in Best Value Schools and #1 for Best College for Veterans in the ratings.
And The Wall Street Journal ranks ONU as the #1 school in Ohio for
value
and
salary impact
in its
2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.
Read more on our
U.S. News Rankings
and
Wall Street Journal Rankings.
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.
Learn About Distinctly ONU
Sound investment. Lifetime of value.
Earning your degree is likely one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime. Think you can’t afford an Ohio Northern education? Think again. Attending ONU is comparable to a public university for many students once you figure in our generous financial aid package. ONU is committed to helping you with straightforward information and personalized assistance with the financial aid process.
Learn About Admissions & Aid
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.
13:1
Student-faculty ratio
21
Average class size
95%
Of 2025 graduates reported having a job or entered graduate school within 6 months of graduation
$32,500
Average financial aid award
See all facts and figures
News
ONU announces its 2026 commencement speakers
Commencement ceremonies will be held May 16-17.
Learn More
The power of giving back
ONU Alumna and Chair Emerita Pam Hershberger joins the OFIC Hall of Excellence.
Learn More
Leading the way
ONU celebrates excellence at its sixth annual Women in Leadership event.
Learn More
Bringing stars to ONU
Master classes offer ONU theatre students a backstage pass to the professional world.
Learn More
Northern Poll: Ohioans prioritize political civility despite future uncertainty
Ohioans find political incivility unacceptable but differ on optimism for the future.
Learn More
Finding his footing, engineering his future
Corbin Hibler named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar.
Learn More
Improving efficiency, one cup at a time
ONU engineering students partner with Graphic Packaging International to automate a high-speed production challenge.
Learn More
ONU earns 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools Designation
Honor recognizes ONU’s commitment to helping veterans achieve their educational aspirations.
Learn More
A river runs through it
ONU students engineer a solution to Bluffton’s water woes.
Learn More
Harvard Medical School professor and ONU alumna Dr. Carla Kim to deliver 2026 Keiser Lecture
Renowned lung stem cell researcher returns to campus to discuss breakthroughs in cancer therapy.
Learn More
Bridging culture through kilns
ONU art professor Luke Sheets is on a global quest for ceramic exchange.
Learn More
Grounds for celebration
Duane Roby retires after 46 years.
Learn More
See All News
Apr.
24
ONU Orchestra Overtures & Arias Concert
The spring Orchestra concert will feature well-known orchestral overtures and the 2025 concerto…
Read More
Apr.
23
2026 Columbus Zoo Alumni Event
2026 Columbus Zoo Alumni Event
REGISTRATION…
Read More
Apr.
24
ONU Orchestra Overtures & Arias Concert
The spring Orchestra concert will feature well-…
Read More
Apr.
24
ONU Orchestra Overtures & Arias Concert
The spring Orchestra concert will feature well-…
Read More
See all Events
Frequently Asked Questions
ONU offers a personalized, high-impact learning experience
. With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes (around 21 students), you’ll build strong relationships with professors and gain hands-on experience early.
ONU offers 50+ programs across five colleges
. These include fields like engineering, business, pharmacy, law, and the arts and sciences—giving you flexibility to explore your interests and career goals.
Graduates see strong career results
. About 95% of students are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation, showing a strong return on investment.
ONU is more affordable than many families expect
. The average financial aid award is around $32,500, and many students receive scholarships and need-based aid to reduce costs.
ONU offers a close-knit, supportive campus community
. Located in a small town, the university emphasizes student involvement, leadership opportunities, and strong connections with peers and faculty.
ONU is consistently ranked among the top colleges in the Midwest.
It has been recognized for best value, strong salary outcomes, and overall academic quality, helping students feel confident in their investment.
Small university, huge impact.
ONU has a rich history of academic excellence, and we’re always evolving to meet society’s ever-changing needs. We’ve most recently been recognized for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and, most impressively, providing a high return on investment for our graduates.
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Quick Facts
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Trustees
Financial Affairs
University Advancement
Recognition of Excellence
Getting to Know Ada
Commencement
Controller and Bursar
Human Resources
Campus Sustainability
History and Tradition
Academics
Programs of Study
Academic Affairs
Honors Day
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
College of Engineering
College of Law
College of Pharmacy
Institute for Civics and Public Policy
Camps, Conferences, Workshops and Community Events
Registrar
Heterick Library
Taggart Library
Admissions & Aid
Apply
Accepted Students
time to celebrate
Visit
Financial Aid
Undergraduate
Pharmacy
Transfer
Graduate
International–Degree and Exchange
College Credit Plus
Virtual Tour Map
Student Life
Housing
Dining
Center for Student Success
Polar Careers
Health and Wellness
Public Safety
Distinctly ONU
Athletics
Skip to main content
We're #1
ONU is the #1 college in the Midwest in the new 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. On the publication’s
2026 Best Regional Colleges Midwest
list, ONU is ranked #1 overall. We also ranked #1 in Best Value Schools and #1 for Best College for Veterans in the ratings.
And The Wall Street Journal ranks ONU as the #1 school in Ohio for
value
and
salary impact
in its
2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.
Read more on our
U.S. News Rankings
and
Wall Street Journal Rankings.
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.
Learn About Distinctly ONU
Sound investment. Lifetime of value.
Earning your degree is likely one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime. Think you can’t afford an Ohio Northern education? Think again. Attending ONU is comparable to a public university for many students once you figure in our generous financial aid package. ONU is committed to helping you with straightforward information and personalized assistance with the financial aid process.
Learn About Admissions & Aid
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.
13:1
Student-faculty ratio
21
Average class size
95%
Of 2025 graduates reported having a job or entered graduate school within 6 months of graduation
$32,500
Average financial aid award
See all facts and figures
News
ONU announces its 2026 commencement speakers
Commencement ceremonies will be held May 16-17.
Learn More
The power of giving back
ONU Alumna and Chair Emerita Pam Hershberger joins the OFIC Hall of Excellence.
Learn More
Leading the way
ONU celebrates excellence at its sixth annual Women in Leadership event.
Learn More
Bringing stars to ONU
Master classes offer ONU theatre students a backstage pass to the professional world.
Learn More
Northern Poll: Ohioans prioritize political civility despite future uncertainty
Ohioans find political incivility unacceptable but differ on optimism for the future.
Learn More
Finding his footing, engineering his future
Corbin Hibler named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar.
Learn More
Improving efficiency, one cup at a time
ONU engineering students partner with Graphic Packaging International to automate a high-speed production challenge.
Learn More
ONU earns 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools Designation
Honor recognizes ONU’s commitment to helping veterans achieve their educational aspirations.
Learn More
A river runs through it
ONU students engineer a solution to Bluffton’s water woes.
Learn More
Harvard Medical School professor and ONU alumna Dr. Carla Kim to deliver 2026 Keiser Lecture
Renowned lung stem cell researcher returns to campus to discuss breakthroughs in cancer therapy.
Learn More
Bridging culture through kilns
ONU art professor Luke Sheets is on a global quest for ceramic exchange.
Learn More
Grounds for celebration
Duane Roby retires after 46 years.
Learn More
See All News
Apr.
24
ONU Orchestra Overtures & Arias Concert
The spring Orchestra concert will feature well-known orchestral overtures and the 2025 concerto…
Read More
Apr.
23
2026 Columbus Zoo Alumni Event
2026 Columbus Zoo Alumni Event
REGISTRATION…
Read More
Apr.
24
ONU Orchestra Overtures & Arias Concert
The spring Orchestra concert will feature well-…
Read More
Apr.
24
ONU Orchestra Overtures & Arias Concert
The spring Orchestra concert will feature well-…
Read More
See all Events
Frequently Asked Questions
ONU offers a personalized, high-impact learning experience
. With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes (around 21 students), you’ll build strong relationships with professors and gain hands-on experience early.
ONU offers 50+ programs across five colleges
. These include fields like engineering, business, pharmacy, law, and the arts and sciences—giving you flexibility to explore your interests and career goals.
Graduates see strong career results
. About 95% of students are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation, showing a strong return on investment.
ONU is more affordable than many families expect
. The average financial aid award is around $32,500, and many students receive scholarships and need-based aid to reduce costs.
ONU offers a close-knit, supportive campus community
. Located in a small town, the university emphasizes student involvement, leadership opportunities, and strong connections with peers and faculty.
ONU is consistently ranked among the top colleges in the Midwest.
It has been recognized for best value, strong salary outcomes, and overall academic quality, helping students feel confident in their investment.
Small university, huge impact.
ONU has a rich history of academic excellence, and we’re always evolving to meet society’s ever-changing needs. We’ve most recently been recognized for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and, most impressively, providing a high return on investment for our graduates.
About Ada
Visit Us
Information for:
my.onu.edu
Alumni/Friends
Parents/Families
Faculty/Staff Directory
Center for Corporate Engagement
Request Info
Visit
Apply
Give
About
Quick Facts
President and Leadership
Trustees
Financial Affairs
University Advancement
Recognition of Excellence
Getting to Know Ada
Commencement
Controller and Bursar
Human Resources
Campus Sustainability
History and Tradition
Academics
Programs of Study
Academic Affairs
Honors Day
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
College of Engineering
College of Law
College of Pharmacy
Institute for Civics and Public Policy
Camps, Conferences, Workshops and Community Events
Registrar
Heterick Library
Taggart Library
Admissions & Aid
Apply
Accepted Students
time to celebrate
Visit
Financial Aid
Undergraduate
Pharmacy
Transfer
Graduate
International–Degree and Exchange
College Credit Plus
Virtual Tour Map
Student Life
Housing
Dining
Center for Student Success
Polar Careers
Health and Wellness
Public Safety
Distinctly ONU
Athletics