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Ohio Northern University

525 S. Main St, Ada, OH 45810

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Ohio Northern University School Description

Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University is a competitive, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist church. ONU is one of the few private universities to offer a unique blend of quality liberal arts and professional programs in its five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law.

Ohio Northern University, a United Methodist-related institution of higher learning, seeks to educate and graduate students accomplished in scholastic achievement, prepared for a useful life and meaningful career, and inspired with a desire to contribute to the good of humankind consistent with Judeo-Christian ideals.

ONU's purpose is to help develop students into self-reliant mature men and women open to dealing with the contemporary world, actively involved in their learning, capable of clear and logical thinking and sensitive to the higher values of beauty, truth and goodness. In keeping with these goals, students will study diverse ideas and influences and develop technology skills appropriate to the needs of an ever changing world. The University's academic program includes mutually supportive liberal and professional education components and integrates practice with theory and provides students with opportunities for research, internships, co-op and international study and work.

You don’t have to be a performing arts major to sing, dance, act, play a musical instrument, work behind the scenes, attend a gallery opening, or broadcast the news! Students from across all disciplines participate in the arts at Ohio Northern.

In addition to performing arts activities, students participate in professional organizations available in their academic interests, multicultural groups, intramural and club sports, cheerleading and dance team.

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Ohio Northern University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Ohio Northern University is a private, United Methodist Church-affiliated university located in the United States in Ada, Ohio, founded by Henry Solomon Lehr in 1871. ONU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. ONU is a sister university with Dankook University, a private university in Seoul, South Korea. In 2008, U.S. News & World Report listed Ohio Northern as the second-best comprehensive college in the Midwest.

Academic programs

The university comprises five colleges:

  • Getty College of Arts and Sciences - official site
  • James F. Dicke College of Business Administration - official site
  • T.J. Smull College of Engineering - official site
  • Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy - official site
  • Claude W. Pettit College of Law - official site

Prior to 1973, the law school was known as "the Warren G. Harding College of Law". It was renamed in honor of Claude W. Pettit, a judge and former dean of the college.

History

Early years

[[File:ONU Marker.jpg|left|175px|thumb|An Ohio Historical Marker detailing the university's history]] Henry Solomon Lehr, a former soldier in the American Civil War, became the schoolmaster for the Ada public school in 1866. Lehr began offering additional courses in the evenings to motivated students to cover topics beyond the standard curriculum. After five years, he approached the town about starting a university. In August 1871, the Northwestern Ohio Normal School started with nearly 150 students attending classes in downtown stores and local churches until the first classroom building was completed in October.

Lehr built the university from the ground up, and was involved in all activities from building construction to faculty selection and curriculum design. Like most of the schools in the post-civil war period, the school’s focus was on preparing public school teachers. However, by the mid-1880s, the school’s curriculum had expanded to include programs in pharmacy, engineering, law, and business. In 1885, the school trustees changed the name to Ohio Normal University to reflect the expanded scope.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
United Methodist
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Polar Bears

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,597
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 29,685
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Ohio Northern University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Ohio Northern University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 52%
Women 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 94%
Other 2%
African-American 2%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 82%
Out-of-State 18%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Ohio 82%
Indiana 3%
Pennsylvania 3%
Illinois 1%
Michigan 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 62%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Ohio Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Ohio Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Ohio Athletic Conference)
Track (Ohio Athletic Conference)

Ohio Northern University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 29,685    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 29,400    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 210    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,210 20%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,446 89%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 15,622 97%  
Student Loans:
 $ 12,690 80%  
Any Aid:
   99%  

Ohio Northern University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 88% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 45%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 550
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 660
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 92%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 24
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 29, Verbal: 29, Math: 29

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Ohio Northern University

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Frank
Frank

Question: Getting into Ohio Northern University?

OK, so I went to the college fair today and I saw a booth for ONU. They said they have a great pharmacy program but it is very hard to get into. Do you think that I would be able to get into ONU with a 4.00 GPA, a 4.066 QPA, 1320 on my SAT's, and in the top 10 to 15% of my class? Are they really that good? No, that's just math and reading. That's what they look for right. I got a 1960 with all three tests.
13 months ago
Jasmeen
Jasmeen

Best Answer

Is the 1320 just math and reading? Or is it all three? Because if it is all three then it would be extremely difficult for you to get in. If that is for math and critical reading then you have a good shot, you should have some extra-curricular activities and such.
K
K

Question: How is law school at Ohio Northern University? How is undergraduate studies at Ohio Northern University?

32 months ago
l_town24
l_town24

Best Answer

I received my Doctorate in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern in 2006 and I think it a great place to get your degree . I also have a friend who just graduated from Law school there and is happy about it and doing very well....hope this helps!

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