Ohio Northern University is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Ada, Ohio. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Ohio Northern University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Ohio Northern University include media, law, and medicine.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 520 to 630 for students at Ohio Northern University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 530 and 650.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Ohio Northern University are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 3,542 students (3,485 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Ohio Northern University attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Ohio Northern University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Ohio Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Ohio Northern University
525 Main St
Ada, OH 45810-1599
General Phone: (419) 772-2000
Admissions Phone: (419) 772-2260
Financial Aid Phone: (419) 772-2272
http://www.onu.edu/
Ohio Northern University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 104 | pharmacy |
| Law | 84 | law |
| Business And Management | 66 | management science, accounting, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 63 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, curriculum and instruction, social studies teaching, English teaching, industrial arts teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Engineering | 46 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Media | 42 | communication studies, journalism |
| Science | 36 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry courses |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | history, political science, sociology, English literature, technical and business writing, Spanish language, international studies, creative writing, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | industrial tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, health and fitness |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer engineering, computer science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, statistics |
| Music | 5 | music performance, music, music management, music theory and composition |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion, youth ministry |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio Northern University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 406 | 54 |
| First-professional degree | 178 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Ohio Northern University had a total enrollment of 3,542 students (3,485 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| First Professional | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 84% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Ohio Northern University offers campus housing for 1,904 of its 3,485 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ada, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,920 | 2,698 | 92% | 809 | 30% |
| Men | 1,528 | 1,385 | 91% | 426 | 31% |
| Women | 1,392 | 1,313 | 94% | 383 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 46% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (419) 772-2260
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,045 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,045 |
| Room and board | $ 6,720 |
| Room charge | $ 3,360 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Ohio Northern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 308900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (419) 772-2272
Ohio Northern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $77,653 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $70,415 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 46 | $84,729 | 13 | $73,594 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $61,901 | 26 | $60,318 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $50,241 | 15 | $43,067 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $37,391 | 7 | $39,035 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $64,505 | 61 | $56,463 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ohio Northern University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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