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Ada, Ohio 45810-1599

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

Ohio Northern University is a private institution in Ada with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1290, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,928 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,727.

Established
1871
Motto
Ex diversitate vires
Mascot
Klondike
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division III Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
Division
Division III

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73%Acceptance
1290SAT Avg
2,386Students
13:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$80,928Earnings 10yr
$25,727Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ohio Northern University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1290

Reading & WritingMid: 590
580678
MathMid: 605
593698

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2529

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1290

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,800
Room & Board$13,200
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$52,484
Average Net Price$25,727
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,389
$30–48K$21,125
$48–75K$22,253
$75–110K$26,769
$110K+$29,022

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,727

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (70)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,386
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 3%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.2%
Freshman Retention87.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,686
8 Years$69,461
10 Years$80,928

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$70,400
Men
$74,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#165
Washington Monthly
#9

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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