Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Ada, OH, in a fringe town setting. The university enrolls 3,062 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 66.3 out of 100. Ohio Northern reports a 74% completion rate and an 88% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), showing strong student persistence from year to year.

Ohio Northern University offers associate degree programs in Registered Nursing and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. The nursing program prepares students for RN licensure and entry into clinical practice, while the manufacturing engineering technology program trains students in production systems, quality control, and industrial processes.

Located in the small community of Ada in northwest Ohio, the university provides career-focused programs in a close-knit campus environment, with access to healthcare facilities and manufacturing employers across the region.