Ada, Ohio · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Ohio Northern University is a private university in Ada, Ohio, United States, founded by Henry Solomon Lehr in 1871. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it offers more than 60 programs through five undergraduate and graduate colleges and had about 3,000 students in 2023.
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #39 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #310 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #603 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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525 S. Main St, Ada, Ohio, 45810-1599
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1173–1376
SAT ERW: 580–678
SAT math: 593–698
ACT composite: 25–29
Total: 3,042
Undergrad: 2,592
Undergrad full-time: 2,348
Graduate: 450
Part-time: 255
In-state
Tuition: $37,800
Total cost on campus: $54,486
Out-of-state
Tuition: $37,800
Total cost on campus: $54,486
Room & board: $13,200
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $26,120
Pell grant recipients: 22%
Rent: $756 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.32 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.48
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.