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We're #1

Âé¶¹Éç is the #1 college in the Midwest in the new 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. On the publication’s  list, Âé¶¹Éç 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 Âé¶¹Éç as the #1 school in Ohio for  and  in its 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.

Read more on our and Wall Street Journal Rankings.

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Point your compass toward your dream

Adventure Awaits. Discovery Awaits. Your future awaits at Ohio Northern University –
the place to find True North!

Âé¶¹Éç 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 Âé¶¹Éç 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 Âé¶¹Éç
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Sound investment. Lifetime of value.
Earning your degree is likely one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime. Think you can’t afford an Ohio Northern education? Think again. Attending Âé¶¹Éç is comparable to a public university for many students once you figure in our generous financial aid package. Âé¶¹Éç is committed to helping you with straightforward information and personalized assistance with the financial aid process. Learn About Admissions & Aid
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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.

  • 13:1 Student-faculty ratio
  • 21 Average class size
  • 97% Of 2024 graduates reported having a job or entered graduate school within 6 months of graduation
  • $32,500 Average financial aid award
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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!

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Artwork lost, but not found (yet)

Âé¶¹Éç art student searching for winning painting.

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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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Âé¶¹Éç 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 Âé¶¹Éç men’s soccer in a milestone season.

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Half a century. All in.

Âé¶¹Éç men’s soccer marks 50 years with a global trip and championship focus.

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Âé¶¹Éç 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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Âé¶¹Éç men’s soccer celebrates 50 years

A winning tradition, a lifelong brotherhood.

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X marks the spot

Âé¶¹Éç introduces a versatile computer science major with cross disciplinary options.

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Celebrating athletic greatness

Âé¶¹Éç inducted four individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame on September 13.

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Âé¶¹Éç named a 2025-26 College of Distinction

National guide honors universities with a student-centered approach.

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Small town, big flavor

A Polar Bear’s guide to Ada’s dining options.

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Âé¶¹Éç receives $1 million to support STEM scholarships

Ohio Northern University has received a $1 million scholarship grant from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

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    Honors Program Trike-a-Thon

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Small university, huge impact.

Âé¶¹Éç has a rich history of academic excellence, and we’re always evolving to meet society’s ever-changing needs. We’ve most recently been recognized for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and, most impressively, providing a high return on investment for our graduates.
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