Ohio Northern University Admission
Acceptance Rate
73.35%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.64%
Freshmen Enrollment
666
SAT Scores
1,290
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,625 students have applied and 3,602 students have allowed to admit to Ohio Northern University (Acceptance rate: 54.37%). ONU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.49 % where 666 students have finally enrolled out of 3,602 admitted students.
ONU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bluffton University and Central State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 66.57%).
ONU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 24.57%).
How to Apply to Ohio Northern University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ONU. ONU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.onu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://connect.onu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.onu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.onu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarship-and-cost-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.onu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/veterans-aid |
| Athletic | www.onu.edu/about |
| Disability Service | https://www.onu.edu/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ONU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ohio Northern University is 1,290 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ohio Northern University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,085). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Northern University | 1,290 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,085 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Ohio Northern University, 83 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,290 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,250 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ohio Northern University, 316 students submitted ACT scores (47% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 29 |
ONU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ohio Northern University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |