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Ohio Northern University
Ada,
OH
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate54%
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About Northern
Ohio Northern University is a private, religious university in the town of Ada, Ohio. Northern was founded in 1871. The university currently enrolls around 3,015 students a year, including 2,602 undergrads.
Northern Acceptance Rate 2021
It is moderately difficult to get into Northern. Northern admitted 54% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 6,625 applications received in 2021, 3,602 students were offered admission.
| Ohio Northern University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 54% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 17% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Ohio Northern University is located in Ada, Ohio,.
If you want to see Northern for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Ada, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn Columbus International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Ohio Northern University and Ada are like without leaving home.
College Info
Northern Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northern is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northern is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Northern SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1110 - 1280
Math SAT Range
590 - 680
Reading SAT Range
570 - 660
Northern Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$50,800
In State$50,800
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$36,500
$36,500
Fees
$1,100
$1,100
Housing
$13,200
$13,200
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Northern is like? There are approximately 3,015 students enrolled at Northern, including 2,602 undergraduate students and 413 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 82% percent are from OH and 18% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time8%
Part Time82%
In State18%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,015
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
54%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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