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Ohio Northern University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Ohio Northern University
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Ohio Northern University is a private university in Ada, Ohio, with about 2,500 undergraduates. It admitted 74.4% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $39,800 a year before aid.

What Ohio Northern costs

Ohio Northern University charges $39,800 a year in published tuition and fees, about $19,900 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $53,580 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $26,419 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Ohio Northern

For fall 2024, Ohio Northern University received 4,640 applications and admitted 3,452 students, and 686 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1175 and 1400.

What Ohio Northern students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Ohio Northern University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other75
Mechanical Engineering51
Civil Engineering29
Construction Management22
Biology / Biological Sciences20
Exercise Science and Kinesiology19
Marketing / Marketing Management16
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse16

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Ohio Northern University's acceptance rate? 74.4% for fall 2024: 3,452 of 4,640 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Ohio Northern University? $39,800 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Ohio Northern University? About 2,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Ohio Northern University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1175–1400.

What is the campus setting at Ohio Northern University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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