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Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,969
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $82,743
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Ohio Northern University is a private nonprofit college in Ada, OH with 2,489 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1252 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,969 per year ($17,269 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $82,743 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,537
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,328
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing585–690
200800
SAT Math590–710
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Ohio Northern University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $56,934
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $41,670
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,269
- $30–48k$17,510
- $48–75k$18,913
- $75–110k$24,414
- $110k+$27,820
Get a personal estimate with Ohio Northern University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $82,743
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,489
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 25%
- White80%
- Hispanic4%
- Black3%
- Asian2%
Ohio Northern University FAQ
What is Ohio Northern University's acceptance rate?+
Ohio Northern University admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio Northern University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 585–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–710 on SAT Math; the average total is 1252.
What ACT score do you need for Ohio Northern University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Ohio Northern University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Ohio Northern University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,537 students applied to Ohio Northern University and 3,328 were admitted; 587 enrolled.
Does Ohio Northern University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Ohio Northern University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Ohio Northern University require an essay?+
Ohio Northern University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Ohio Northern University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $56,934 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,969.
What is Ohio Northern University's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 204635 · How we use this data
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