Ohio Northern University
Former names | Northwestern Ohio Normal School (1871–1885) Ohio Normal University (1885–1903) |
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| Motto | Ex diversitate vires (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Out of diversity strength" |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1871 |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $160.3 million (2019) |
| President | Melissa J. Baumann |
| Provost | Juliet K. Hurtig |
Academic staff | 267 (fall 2023) |
| Students | 3,042 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 2,592 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 450 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Orange, Black, White |
| Nickname | Polar Bears |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – OAC |
| Mascot | Klondike |
| Website | onu.edu |
Ohio Northern University (Ohio Northern or ONU) 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.