Ohio Northern University
About
Located in rural Ada, Ohio Northern University is a comprehensive private institution best known for blending a strong liberal arts foundation with high-caliber professional training, particularly within its acclaimed T.J. Smull College of Engineering and Raabe College of Pharmacy. A key distinctive feature is its direct-entry, six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, alongside its dedicated Pettit College of Law, which together provide undergraduate and graduate students with early, immersive practical experience. Campus culture is tight-knit and supportive, characterized by close faculty mentorship, vibrant participation in NCAA Division III athletics and Greek life, and consistently high post-graduation placement rates.
Wikipedia:Ohio Northern University is a private college in Ada, Ohio, United States. Founded by Henry Solomon Lehr in 1871, ONU offers over 60 programs across five undergraduate and graduate colleges and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college had an enrollment of about 3,000 students as of 2023.
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Ohio Northern University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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