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We're #1
ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ is the #1 college in the Midwest in the new 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. On the publication’s list, ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ 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 ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ as the #1 school in Ohio for and 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!
ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ 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 ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ 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 ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ
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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$32,500 Average financial aid award
Meet the Newest Polar Bears
Get to know Ohio Northern University's newest undergraduate class with these fun facts and statistics.
And enjoy them participating in the university tradition in forming the O-N-U!
News
ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ professor Gargac named a KEEN Rising Star
The honor recognizes junior engineering faculty who inspire an entrepreneurial mindset.
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ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ alumna is breaking records
Emily Richards, BS ’18, becomes first former D3 female athlete to run 800m in under 2 minutes.
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ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ celebrated the spirit of giving at annual H.S. Lehr Society dinner
New Life Lehr Members and philanthropy award recipients recognized for their lasting impact.
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Honors Program celebrates 25 years
The program combines academic rigor with hands-on engagement.
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Wall Street Journal ranks Ohio Northern University No. 1 in Ohio for value and boosting graduate salaries
New rankings by the Wall Street Journal recognize the value of an Ohio Northern University education.
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ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ announces 2025 Young Alumni Award recipients
Tax accountant Rob Roll and attorney Jennifer Kinsley Smith are being honored.
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Soccer captains mean business
Three business majors are leading ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ men’s soccer in a milestone season.
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Half a century. All in.
ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ men’s soccer marks 50 years with a global trip and championship focus.
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ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ is the #1 college in the Midwest in new 2026 U.S. News and World Report’s rankings
Ohio Northern University is the #1 college in the Midwest, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ men’s soccer celebrates 50 years
A winning tradition, a lifelong brotherhood.
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X marks the spot
ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ introduces a versatile computer science major with cross disciplinary options.
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White Coat Ceremony
White Coat Ceremony 2025 At this solemn, yet momentous occasion, third-year pharmacy students will…
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