Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH · Private
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Ohio Northern University admitted 74.4% of applicants university-wide (3,452 of 4,640).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 74.4% | 3,452 | 4,640 |
| In-state | 77.8% | 1,400 | 1,800 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 600 | 800 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 100 | 100 |
| Men | 78.8% | 1,782 | 2,262 |
| Women | 70.2% | 1,670 | 2,378 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,452 admitted students, 686 enrolled (19.9% yield).
Ohio Northern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1175–1400
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Ohio Northern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $53,580/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,800 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,804 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $53,580/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,525 |
| $30k–48k | $19,223 |
| $48k–75k | $22,336 |
| $75k–110k | $25,605 |
| Over $110k | $27,710 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Trustee)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Ohio Northern University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — $15,000 - $24,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Trustee)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- International Ambassador Scholarship — $2,000 per year (International Aid)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- International Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Ohio Northern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed online application (University Application, Common App, or Coalition App)
- Official high school transcript
- ACT and/or SAT scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed online application (University Application, Common App, or Coalition App)
- Official high school transcript
- ACT and/or SAT scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Ohio Northern University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Ohio Northern University requires essays, but this cycle's prompts haven't been posted yet. Check back once the application opens.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $80,928
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 75.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Ohio Northern University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #122
- Forbes: #310
- Niche: #322
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Ohio Northern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (26%), Business & marketing (15%), Biological & life sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Ohio Northern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.