At a glance
Average net price
$24,478
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.5%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
2,489
In-state tuition
$39,800
Out-of-state tuition
$39,800
Cost of attendance
$53,580
Median earnings (10y)
$80,928
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,252
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 84.3%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (37%), health (22%), business (15%).
- STEM37%
- Health22%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services8%
- Health professions22.5%~560 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering22.3%~554 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business15.1%~375 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~141 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~125 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.8%~119 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.5%~87 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~82 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology2.0%~49 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.8%~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences1.8%~44 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.3%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.7%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 243 | $90,846 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 133 | $66,379 | $27,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 118 | $39,800 | $27,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 96 | $42,622 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 50 | $30,524 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 42 | $56,895 | $25,961 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 42 | $60,628 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 37 | $38,820 | $26,970 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 36 | $24,274 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 29 | $66,764 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 29 | $31,347 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 28 | $73,066 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $26,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $27,000 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $26,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 23 | $42,927 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 18 | $54,370 | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized institution located in Ada, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,489 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Engineering, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ohio Northern University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,478 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $39,800 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $53,580 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.5%, a strong completion outcome. 84.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $80,928 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ohio Northern University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Engineering, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (37% of credentials), health (22% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Ohio Northern University accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,252. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Ada, Ohio (town), Ohio Northern University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Northern University
Q.How much does Ohio Northern University cost?
The average net price at Ohio Northern University is $24,478 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $53,580.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ohio Northern University?
Ohio Northern University has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Ohio Northern University?
Ohio Northern University admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Ohio Northern University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ohio Northern University graduate earns $80,928 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ohio Northern University?
Published tuition is $39,800 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ohio Northern University located?
Ohio Northern University is located in Ada, Ohio (ZIP 45810).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ohio Northern University at their official website.