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How to Get Into Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Ohio Northern University Admissions Statistics

74%
Acceptance Rate
585-690
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
590-710
SAT Math (mid 50%)
24-29
ACT (mid 50%)
2,489
Undergrads
75%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Ohio Northern University

The bar here is clear

Ohio Northern University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1175-1400 combined SAT or 24-29 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Since scores are not required (test-optional) here, submit only if you're inside or above the band; a below-band score is information you don't have to volunteer.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Ohio Northern University fits.

Ohio Northern University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Ohio Northern University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $53,580
Tuition & fees $39,800
Room & board (on campus) $14,604
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $24,478

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $18,525
$30-48k $19,223
$48-75k $22,336
$75-110k $25,605
$110k+ $27,710
21%
Students receiving Pell Grants
55%
Students taking federal loans
84%
Freshman retention rate
13:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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