Former names | Northwestern Ohio Normal School (1871–1885) Ohio Normal University (1885–1903)[1] |
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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)[2] |
President | Melissa J. Baumann[3] |
Provost | Juliet K. Hurtig[3] |
Academic staff | 654[3] |
Students | 3,088 (2017) |
Undergraduates | 2,900 (2017) |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Rural |
Colors | Orange, Black, White |
Nickname | Polar Bears |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – OAC |
Mascot | Klondike |
Website | www |
Ohio Northern University (Ohio Northern or ONU) is a private college in Ada, Ohio, United States. Founded by Henry Solomon Lehr in 1871, ONU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It offers over 60 programs across five undergraduate and graduate colleges and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.