Ohio Northern University Acceptance Rate
Ada, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,537
- Admitted
- 3,328
- Yield
- 17.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ohio Northern University's acceptance rate has risen from 68.6% in 2014–15 to 73.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,337 to 4,537 (+36%) over that period.
Its 73.4% rate makes Ohio Northern University more selective than about 55% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
Ohio Northern University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,337 | 2,289 | 68.6% | 628 |
| 2015–16 | 3,108 | 2,146 | 69% | 586 |
| 2016–17 | 3,934 | 2,522 | 64.1% | 598 |
| 2017–18 | 4,159 | 2,749 | 66.1% | 640 |
| 2018–19 | 4,334 | 2,960 | 68.3% | 682 |
| 2019–20 | 3,899 | 2,735 | 70.1% | 608 |
| 2020–21 | 4,221 | 2,752 | 65.2% | 579 |
| 2021–22 | 5,205 | 3,586 | 68.9% | 738 |
| 2022–23 | 6,625 | 3,602 | 54.4% | 666 |
| 2023–24 | 4,537 | 3,328 | 73.4% | 587 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,346 | 1,727 | 73.6% |
| Men | 2,191 | 1,601 | 73.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–678 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 593–698 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–29 | 42% |
How Ohio Northern University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ohio Northern University's acceptance rate?
Ohio Northern University's acceptance rate is 73.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,328 admitted of 4,537 applicants).
Is Ohio Northern University test optional?
Ohio Northern University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ohio Northern University?
Ohio Northern University received 4,537 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,328.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio Northern University?
Admitted students at Ohio Northern University typically scored 580–678 on SAT Reading/Writing and 593–698 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ohio Northern University getting harder to get into?
Ohio Northern University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.6% in 2014–15 to 73.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.onu.edu/.