Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice·GPA 3.84
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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.
- Rankings
#39 (Washington Monthly)▼
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 ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$37,800▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $54,486
Room & Board: $13,200
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $26,120
Pell Grant Recipients: 22%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$37,800▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $54,486
Room & Board: $13,200
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $26,120
Pell Grant Recipients: 22%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.52 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1173–1376▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1173–1376
SAT ERW: 580–678
SAT Math: 593–698
ACT Composite: 25–29
- Admit Rate
- 73%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.84
- Total Enrollment
- 3,042
- Undergrad
- 2,592
- Graduate
- 450
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Retention Rate
- 88%
- Graduation Rate
- 74%
- Official Portal
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525 S. Main St, Ada, Ohio, 45810-1599
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