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Meet the Newest Polar Bears
Get to know ºù«Ӱҵ's newest undergraduate class with these fun facts and statistics.
And enjoy them participating in the university tradition in forming the O-N-U!
The Best Value University in Ohio and the Midwest!
ºù«Ӱҵ offers the best value of any university in Ohio and the Midwest, according to new rankings by the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News and World Report.We're #1 in the Buckeye State in the Best Value category in the Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.
In U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Regional Colleges Midwest list, we're ranked #1 in the Best Value Schools category.
Discover your dreams and launch a great career, all at an unbeatable value!
Point your compass toward your dream
Adventure Awaits. Discovery Awaits. Your future awaits at ºù«Ӱҵ –
the place to find True North!
ºù«Ӱҵ leads in student engagement – internships, research, jobs and grad school.
Graduates enjoy superior outcomes when it comes to success and satisfaction. You can land a dream job, attend first-rate graduate schools, command excellent salaries and become entrepreneurs and leaders. A national student engagement survey shows that ºù«Ӱҵ students exceed the national average of senior students who participated in high-impact practices (HIP): learning communities, service-learning, research with faculty, internship or field experiences, study abroad, and culminating senior experiences.
Learn About Distinctly ºù«Ӱҵ
By the numbers
There are lots of things we want you to know about Ohio Northern, but here are a few to get you started.
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13:1 Student-faculty ratio
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21 Average class size
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97% Of 2024 graduates reported having a job or entered graduate school within 6 months of graduation
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$27,800 Average financial aid award
Summer, Polar Bear Style
Investigating contaminants in Alaska’s watersheds. Providing engineering expertise on two major Ohio Turnpike bridge projects. Researching the structure and function of membrane proteins. These are just a few examples of the ways ºù«Ӱҵ students made the most of their summer through incredible internships and research opportunities.
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At ºù«Ӱҵ, we help our students secure career-shaping experiences beyond the classroom. With the support of dedicated faculty and a powerful alumni network, our students are guided toward meaningful paths that align with their passion.
Ethan Giannotta: The Jackson Laboratory
Molecular biology major pursues his passion for pediatric cancer research.
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Rylie Kocik: Saab, Inc.
Accounting major broadens her skillset at the U.S. subsidiary of Swedish-owned defense company.
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News
ºù«Ӱҵ receives $1 million to support STEM scholarships
ºù«Ӱҵ has received a $1 million scholarship grant from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation
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Ohio Northern ranked among Top 10 Best Colleges in Ohio by Niche
Niche’s rankings are based on national data and student and alumni reviews.
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Graduated … and already crushing it.
ºù«Ӱҵ’s Class of 2025 is launching into their dream careers
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ºù«Ӱҵ dedicates new mobile health clinics
HealthWise Mobile Health Clinic, a leading regional community health provider, will increase its outreach to medically underserved.
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Students learn and research in the cloud forest
ºù«Ӱҵ biology students spend two weeks exploring biodiversity in Ecuador.
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Peter, BA ’76, and Margaret Bigelow establish an endowed fund for academic support
The couple’s gift will support tutoring services, accessibility resources, and testing accommodations.
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A legacy of care
Donation supports ºù«Ӱҵ’s Pharmacy and Mobile Health Clinic in honor of Barbara (Reeves) Stitzel, BSPh ’80.
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Three ºù«Ӱҵ students chosen for prestigious Mayo Clinic summer program
Medical Laboratory Science students earn highly competitive placements.
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Last Day to Drop a Class {full-term}
Last day to drop a course section for full-term…
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