Ohio Northern University

525 S. Main Street
Ada, OH 45810
http://www.onu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1871
Religious AffiliationMethodist
Undergrad Students2,597
Endowment134,397,149
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Application Fee30
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Tuition28,260
Room/Board7,080
Services
Associated FirmsMarathon Ashland, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, School Systems; VA Med Centers and Hospitals
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsPharmacy Museum, Art Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsPharmacy Museum, Art Gallery
Periodical Subs9,362
# of Books488,502
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months60%
within one year95%
within two years100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities18%
Students in sororities20%
Campus Size285 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing61%
College housing typescoed dorms (59%), women's dorms (6%), men's dorms (2%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (23%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (1%)
Popular EventsAll Sporting Events, Performing Arts Center Events, Music Productions
Nearest AirportDayton (75), Columbus (90)
Nearest TrainFremont (80)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Bowling Green State University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations150
# of fraternities7
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities18%
Students in sororities20%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Northern Review (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Epsilon Rho, Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Mu Alpha, Alpha Phi Sigma, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Omicron, Delta Phi Alpha, Epsilon Pi Tau, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Kappa Pi, Lambda Pi Eta, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Delta, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Sigma Tau, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Kappa Delta, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Rho Chi Society, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Tau Delta, Tau Beta Pi, Tau Beta Sigma, Theta Alpha Kappa, Theta Alpha Phi, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Beta Gamma Sigma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Chapel Choir, Chapel Band, Video Gospel, Worship Design Team, Northern Christian Fellowship, Christian Legal Society, Christian Pharmacy Fellowship International, Cardozo Jewish Law Student Association, Faculty Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Kappa Phi, Muslim Student Association, Pre-seminarians, Sigma Theta Epsilon, Bible Study Groups, Gospel Choir, Mime Troupe, Northern Chimes, Puppets Personified, Son's Rays, "This Day" Radio Braodcast, Unlimited Sharing, Wesley Players, Students United in Faith, Religious Affairs Committee, Philosophy and Religion Club, Chapel Staff, Ada Food Pantry, Ada Friends, Allen County Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Opportunities
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Amnesty International, Black Student Union, Latino Student Union, World Student Organization, Black Law Students Association (BLSA), Cardozo Jewish Law Student Association, International Law Society, Muslim Student Association, Icelandic Exchange Program
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Planning Committee, Student Senate, College Democrats, College Republicans, Bear Ambassadors, President's Club, Prelaw Club, Biology Club (Outdoors Club), Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, Opera Workshop, Northernaires, Ski Club, University/Community Chorus, Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus, Chapel Choir, Jazz Emsemble, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, String Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Chapel Band, PRSSA