Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 74%
Ohio Northern University is a private university in Ada, Ohio. Ohio Northern was founded in 1871 and enrolls 3,084 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 3,084 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 74% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $37,600 |
| Out-of-State | $37,600 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Northern, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 585 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 630 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Northern.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $36,500 | $36,500 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Room and Board | $13,200 | $13,200 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $52,000 | $52,000 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Pharmacy | 128 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 75 | ||
| Law | 62 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | 12 | |
| Construction Management, General | 23 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | ||
| Finance, General | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 17 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 17 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 16 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 | ||
| Management Science | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Statistics, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 | ||
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 4 | ||
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release