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Exceptional value

Ohio Northern University graduates are well prepared for successful careers in their fields or for continued studies at a top graduate schools.

"The investment in an ONU education for our children has been worth it. Besides the excellent education they received, our children met and were influenced by many wonderful people in the community and at the university. After graduating from ONU, all three were able to obtain good jobs." - Ellen Donnelly, former ONU parent

Excellent reputation

Ranked No. 2 among baccalaureate colleges in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report, “Best Colleges in America” (2009)

One of the “Best 361 Colleges,” Princeton Review (2009)

Named as one of the top 200 programs in the nation for creative students in Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers (2008)

Among the top 100 private four-year colleges and small universities in Peterson’s Competitive College Guide (2008)

Named in Colleges of Distinction (2008); a guide profiling America’s most distinguished teaching-centered colleges and universities

Legacy Family

At Donnelly family gatherings, Ohio Northern University is a popular topic of conversation because the entire family claims ONU as its alma mater.

Dennis and Ellen Donnelly's three children, John, Ann and Mark, are all ONU alumni. Dennis also is an ONU alumnus (BS '70 and JD '76) and Ellen attended ONU. "In fact, our oldest son was born the night before my husband, Dennis, was scheduled to take a final exam for law school. He did pass!" she said, with a laugh. Read More...