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How strong are the academics at Ohio Northern University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
55%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Ohio Northern has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Ohio Northern University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Ohio Northern's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Ohio Northern University:

80%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
67%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Ohio Northern University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Mechanical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Civil Engineering, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
6.6
22.68
38.76
54.84
70.92
87

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
  • Molecular Biology 4
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17
  • Finance, General 14
  • Accounting 12
  • Construction Management, General 10
  • Management Science 9
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Journalism, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 11
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 6
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Education, General 3
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 66
  • Civil Engineering, General 23
  • Computer Engineering, General 11
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 11
  • Engineering, Other 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 12
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 4
  • Creative Writing 3
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 87
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 12
  • Public Health, General 3
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 13
  • Forensic Science and Technology 8
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Statistics, General 0
  • Applied Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Analytics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 8
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy, Other 2
  • Philosophy 0
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 10
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Sociology, General 3
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Youth Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 3
  • Music, General 2
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 1
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0

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