Ohio Northern University has jumped from No. 4 to No. 2 US News & World Report's Best Midwest Regional Colleges list for 2024, making it #1 in Ohio. The University also ranks highly in other key categories, including 3rd (first in Ohio) in regional Best Value Schools, No. 12 in electrical/electronics/communications, and No. 23 nationally and No. 1 in Ohio for undergraduate engineering programs (no. Ph.D.); The rankings, long considered a valuable tool for families undergoing the college decision-making process, reinforce ONU's position as a premier institution for affordable, distinctive learning.
A total of 370 schools were ranked in the Best Regional Colleges Midwest category. All US News & World Report rankings assess academic quality.
“These latest honors reflect who we are as a community,” said President Melissa J. Baumann, Ph.D. “We attract students who are ready to learn and ready to work hard, and our faculty and staff support them every step of the way. This is what sets us apart and ensures that an ONU education is an outstanding value.”
US News & World Report uses a 100-point system that takes into account evaluation criteria such as graduate debt, student-faculty ratio, standardized tests and retention rates.
