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We're #1
星空传媒 is the #1 college in the Midwest in the new 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. On the publication鈥檚 list, 星空传媒 is ranked #1 overall. We also ranked #1 in Best Value Schools and #1 for Best College for Veterans in the ratings.
And The Wall Street Journal ranks 星空传媒 as the #1 school in Ohio for and in its 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.
Read more on our U.S. News Rankings and Wall Street Journal Rankings.
Commencement 2026
Can't make it to campus to celebrate this year's commencement ceremonies? Support your favorite graduate virtually by watching all three ceremonies live. Livestreaming begins 30 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony.Law Commencement - May 16 at 10 a.m.
Pharmacy Commencement - May 17 at 9 a.m.
Undergraduate/MSA Commencement - May 17 at 2 p.m.
Point your compass toward your dream
Adventure Awaits. Discovery Awaits. Your future awaits at Ohio Northern University 鈥
the place to find True North!
星空传媒 leads in student engagement 鈥 internships, research, jobs and grad school.
Graduates enjoy superior outcomes when it comes to success and satisfaction. You can land a dream job, attend first-rate graduate schools, command excellent salaries and become entrepreneurs and leaders. A national student engagement survey shows that 星空传媒 students exceed the national average of senior students who participated in high-impact practices (HIP): learning communities, service-learning, research with faculty, internship or field experiences, study abroad, and culminating senior experiences.
Learn About Distinctly 星空传媒
By the numbers
There are lots of things we want you to know about Ohio Northern, but here are a few to get you started.
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13:1 Student-faculty ratio
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21 Average class size
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95% Of 2025 graduates reported having a job or entered graduate school within 6 months of graduation
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$32,500 Average financial aid award
News
Love, loss, and 鈥淭he D8tes鈥
Back by 星空传媒鈥檚 supportive theatre community, Jessica Sanders, BFA 鈥26, brought her first musical to stage.
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Commencement 2026: Polar Bears ready to lead
星空传媒鈥檚 Class of 2026 embarks on the next chapter.
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Engineering a smooth ride
星空传媒 STEM program equips local children with new bikes and engineering skills.
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星空传媒 Law: A National Leader in Trial Advocacy
U.S. News ranks the Pettit College of Law among the nation鈥檚 best for 2026.
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星空传媒 announces its 2026 commencement speakers
Commencement ceremonies will be held May 16-17.
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The power of giving back
星空传媒 Alumna and Chair Emerita Pam Hershberger joins the OFIC Hall of Excellence.
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Leading the way
星空传媒 celebrates excellence at its sixth annual Women in Leadership event.
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Bringing stars to 星空传媒
Master classes offer 星空传媒 theatre students a backstage pass to the professional world.
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Northern Poll: Ohioans prioritize political civility despite future uncertainty
Ohioans find political incivility unacceptable but differ on optimism for the future.
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Cedar Point Day 2026
Take advantage of special group pricing at Cedar Point this summer as part of 星空传媒 Cedar Point Day鈥
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
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星空传媒 offers a personalized, high-impact learning experience. With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes (around 21 students), you鈥檒l build strong relationships with professors and gain hands-on experience early.
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星空传媒 offers 50+ programs across five colleges. These include fields like engineering, business, pharmacy, law, and the arts and sciences鈥攇iving you flexibility to explore your interests and career goals.
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Graduates see strong career results. About 95% of students are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation, showing a strong return on investment.
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星空传媒 is more affordable than many families expect. The average financial aid award is around $32,500, and many students receive scholarships and need-based aid to reduce costs.
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星空传媒 offers a close-knit, supportive campus community. Located in a small town, the university emphasizes student involvement, leadership opportunities, and strong connections with peers and faculty.
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星空传媒 is consistently ranked among the top colleges in the Midwest. It has been recognized for best value, strong salary outcomes, and overall academic quality, helping students feel confident in their investment.
