More selective than 54% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 42% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose ONU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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ONU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, ONU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 585 | 690 |
| SAT math | 590 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1175 | 1400 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
ONU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 585–690 | 590–710 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 580–678 | 593–698 | 25–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is ONU compared with other Ohio colleges?
ONU has the 29th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Lake Erie College | 70% | 38% | $20,961 |
| 26 | Walsh University | 71% | 59% | $20,493 |
| 27 | Wittenberg University | 72% | 53% | $18,649 |
| 28 | Lourdes University | 74% | 32% | $23,206 |
| 29 | Ohio Northern University | 74% | 75% | $24,478 |
| 30 | Ursuline College | 75% | 67% | $16,164 |
| 31 | Gods Bible School and College | 75% | 40% | $9,329 |
| 32 | Miami University-Oxford | 75% | 80% | $28,384 |
| 33 | Baldwin Wallace University | 76% | 67% | $27,603 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at ONU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
ONU admissions questions
What is the ONU acceptance rate?
Ohio Northern University accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,328 of 4,537 applicants were admitted.
Does ONU require the SAT or ACT?
Ohio Northern University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 42% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for ONU?
The middle 50% of Ohio Northern University enrolled first-year students scored 1175–1400 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at ONU?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (587 of 3,328).
Is ONU getting harder to get into?
Ohio Northern University accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ohio Northern University overview