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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
73.35%	1,290

Ohio Northern University's acceptance rate is 73.35% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,537 students applied and 3,328 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into ONU.

The median SAT score is 1,290 and the ACT score is 27 at ONU.

To apply to ONU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Ohio Northern University is 73.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.64%. 2,191 men and 2,346 women applied to ONU and 1,601 men and 1,727 women students were accepted.

Among them, 320 men and 267 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ONU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at ONU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,537	2,191	2,346	0	0
Admitted	3,328	1,601	1,727	0	0
Enrolled	587	320	267	0	0
Acceptance Rate	73.35%	73.07%	73.61%	-	-
Yield	17.64%	19.99%	15.46%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Ohio Northern University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 60 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 247 students (42%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ONU.

The median SAT score is 1,290 with 640 SAT EBRW and 650 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 678 and the 25^th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 698 and 25^th percentile is 593 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 25 at ONU. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 25.

The SAT and ACT scores at Ohio Northern University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,072, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at ONU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1173	1290	1376
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	580	640	678
SAT Math	593	650	698
ACT Composite	25	27	29
ACT Math	25	27	30
ACT English	22	25	29

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Ohio Northern University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at ONU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ohio Northern University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

ONU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to ONU.

Admission Information for Applying to ONU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.onu.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://connect.onu.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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