Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
Ada, OH
Prepare to change the world
Ohio Northern University offers an exceptional environment where future innovators and problem-solvers thrive. The University provides a close-knit, supportive community dedicated to your academic and personal success.
Academics in science and engineering
At the College of Engineering and the various science departments, hands-on learning is a core part of the curriculum. Prospective engineering students can pursue degrees in Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Computer Science.
If the natural or physical sciences are your passion, the University offers a comprehensive array of programs including Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Environmental and Field Biology, Forensic Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Mathematics, and Data Analytics. From studying ecosystems at the 300-acre Wetlands Restoration Project to building projects in cutting-edge fabrication labs, students conduct real-world research alongside expert faculty starting their freshman year.
Life on campus
Outside the laboratory, student life at the University is vibrant and engaging. You can join engineering competition teams, specialized science clubs, or professional Greek organizations that align with your major. The campus provides a welcoming atmosphere where you can easily make friends, network with successful alumni, and build the collaborative teamwork skills essential for modern careers in science and engineering.
T.J. Smull College of Engineering success
Ohio Northern University boasts an incredible track record for its graduates. The T.J. Smull College of Engineering consistently achieves an exceptional placement rate, with roughly 95% of engineering graduates finding a job or entering graduate school within six months of graduation. With a 100% placement rate in the co-op program, students gain invaluable on-the-job experience before they even graduate. The College is also nationally recognized, consistently ranking among the top undergraduate engineering programs in the country.
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Ranked #14 among "Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs" in the nation | U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
Ohio Northern University is set in the rural village of ADA, OHIO. It’s a small town that offers plenty of big things—and ONU is at the center of it all. Without the distractions of a big city, we hone in on exploring what excites us, solving what puzzles us, and building strong relationships with our community.
Founded in 2024, the ONU Rocketry Club has grown to more than 20 members drawn from Engineering and Computer Science majors. The team designs and builds high-power rockets to compete in the Argonia Cup, one of the country's premier collegiate rocketry competitions.
The ONU Rocketry Club made history as the first team from Ohio to compete in the Argonia Cup. In its very first year of competition, the team placed 4th nationally.
It's a glimpse of how quickly a new idea can take off at Ohio Northern—and a reminder that hands-on engineering here isn't limited to the classroom or the co-op site.
“All the teachers are very ready to help you with absolutely anything. If they've got a free minute, they're there for you.”
