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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.
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!
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Adventure Awaits. Discovery Awaits. Your future awaits at Ohio Northern University 鈥
the place to find True North!
51乱伦 leads in student engagement 鈥 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 51乱伦 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
Summer, Polar Bear Style
Investigating contaminants in Alaska鈥檚 watersheds. Providing engineering expertise on two major Ohio Turnpike bridge projects. Researching the structure and function of membrane proteins. These are just a few examples of the ways 51乱伦 students made the most of their summer through incredible internships and research opportunities.
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At Ohio Northern University, we help our students secure career-shaping experiences beyond the classroom. With the support of dedicated faculty and a powerful alumni network, our students are guided toward meaningful paths that align with their passion.
Max Sutherland: University of Miami (Ohio)
He鈥檚 engaged in cutting-edge biomedical research.
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Ashley Johnson: Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital
Pharmacy major dives into direct patient care.
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Elizabeth Gruen: University of Alaska, Anchorage
Biochemistry major investigates contaminants in Alaska鈥檚 watersheds.
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Students learn and research in the cloud forest
51乱伦 biology students spend two weeks exploring biodiversity in Ecuador.
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Peter, BA 鈥76, and Margaret Bigelow establish an endowed fund for academic support
The couple鈥檚 gift will support tutoring services, accessibility resources, and testing accommodations.
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A legacy of care
Donation supports 51乱伦鈥檚 Pharmacy and Mobile Health Clinic in honor of Barbara (Reeves) Stitzel, BSPh 鈥80.
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Three 51乱伦 students chosen for prestigious Mayo Clinic summer program
Medical Laboratory Science students earn highly competitive placements.
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Get a 鈥淕uppy鈥 Grip
51乱伦 mechanical engineering students create a playful hand therapy device for Ada Elementary.
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Sisters and Sisterhood: Three Siblings Graduate Together
The Fisher sisters each followed a unique path, and drew inspiration from their 51乱伦 mentors.
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KISS and tell, 50 years later
51乱伦 hasn鈥檛 forgotten the night rock 鈥檔 roll shook Ada, Ohio.
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Pharmacists can fill gaps in maternity care
51乱伦 researchers uncover perceptions and opportunities in Ohio.
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Drone Day Takes Flight at 51乱伦
Construction management, manufacturing technology, and civil engineering students learn from industry experts.
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Fall Semester Begins: Full-Term
Fall Semester begins including full-term, Law, and Master's 1st part-of-term.
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