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Ohio Northern University, also known as ONU, is a private, United Methodist Church-affiliated university located in Ohio, United States. It was established in the year 1871 by Henry Solomon Lehr, a public school master and former soldier in the American Civil War. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
ONU’s students compete in intercollegiate, intramural, and other sports clubs. Their official mascot is the Klondike, and the teams are nicknamed the Polar Bears. The teams compete in the Division III Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC).
Ohio Northern University is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Ada, OH. 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 Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at Ohio Northern University include law and medicine.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 500 to 620 for students at Ohio Northern University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 630 and 650.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Ohio Northern University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Ohio Northern University, in 2007-2008, had 3,603 students (3,567 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Ohio Northern University 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 students develop 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 truth, beauty 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 S. Main St
Ada, OH 45810-1599
General Phone: (419) 772-2000
http://www.onu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 183 | pharmacy |
| Law | 102 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Engineering | 78 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Business and Management | 77 | accounting, management science, marketing, finance, international business |
| Science | 48 | biology, chemistry, molecular biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry courses |
| Education and Teaching | 36 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, health teaching, industrial arts teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | political science, history, creative writing, Spanish language, technical and business writing, English literature, international studies, sociology, ... |
| Media | 26 | communication studies, journalism |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 24 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, health and fitness |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer engineering, computer science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | industrial tech |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics, statistics |
| Music | 9 | music performance, music, music management, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | youth ministry, religion, philosophy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Medical Administration | 2 | pharmacy courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio Northern University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 448 | 58 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 277 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Ohio Northern University had a total enrollment of 3,603 students (3,567 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 82% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Ohio Northern University offers campus housing for 2,176 of its 3,567 (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. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,294 | 2,790 | 85% | 749 | 27% |
| Men | 1,642 | 1,371 | 84% | 382 | 28% |
| Women | 1,652 | 1,419 | 86% | 367 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 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 | 38% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,765 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,765 |
| Room and board | $ 7,890 |
| Room charge | $ 3,945 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,945 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,920 |
Financial Aid:
Ohio Northern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 308900)
Ohio Northern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $99,649 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $87,516 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $93,583 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $96,177 | 12 | $92,082 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $71,058 | 21 | $68,510 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 53 | $62,771 | 33 | $59,058 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $53,340 | 10 | $48,168 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $48,146 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 145 | $74,613 | 82 | $64,185 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
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 ADMINISTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ohio Northern University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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