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Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University says yes to 74.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $80,928 median earnings.
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Ohio Northern University anchors the college town of Ada, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, where graduates median $89,697 four years out. 20.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,489 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1173 and 1376 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Ohio Northern University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ohio Northern University received 4,537 applications and admitted 3,328 (73.4%), with 587 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1173–1376 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Ohio Northern University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 640 | 678 |
| SAT Math | 593 | 650 | 698 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Ohio Northern University compares
| Ohio Northern University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 74.4% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,800 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $80,928 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Ohio Northern University: $80,928 median at year ten, versus $52,356 across Ohio institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $39,800 regardless of where you're from. At Ohio Northern University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,489 undergrads, Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
75.5% of Ohio Northern University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 20.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $39,800 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Ohio Northern University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $89,697 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,802 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,916 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,157 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,673 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $72,121 |
| Marketing | $67,802 |
| Construction Management | $66,757 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $59,597 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,606 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,289 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $34,445 |
Median earnings for these 12 Ohio Northern University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $80,928 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 39 additional Ohio Northern University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ohio Northern University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1173–1376 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 74.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Ohio Northern University's acceptance rate?
73.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,328 admitted from 4,537 applicants.
How much does Ohio Northern University cost?
At Ohio Northern University, published tuition is $39,800 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Ohio Northern University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Ohio Northern University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $80,928 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Ohio State University-Main Campus — 60.6% admitted
- Ohio University-Main Campus — 85% admitted
- Otterbein University — 84.5% admitted
- Muskingum University — 81.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.