Admissions
Undergraduate
Your high school journey is coming to an end, but your future begins right now. Become a Polar Bear and join a strong community known for tradition and academics. Get ready to learn, lead and roar.
Your Story in Numbers
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3,116 Awesome students on campus
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19 Average number of classmates in a typical Â鶹´«Ã½ class
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514 Number of endowed scholarships available
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200 Nearly 200 student organizations to explore
Start your adventure. We’re here when you’re ready.
We operate on a rolling-admissions basis, meaning you can apply any time during the year (except for pharmacy, which has a priority application date of Dec. 1). But if you submit your application early (by Dec. 1), you’ll be considered for more scholarships.
I chose Â鶹´«Ã½ for the small class sizes and the ability to have strong relationships with my professors.Karam Abuhelal, double major in psychology and sociology
Polar Bear Journey
Hitting the books is job one, followed by adventures and experiences that will take you places you’ve never expected.
Sarah Carpenter, BSCE '25
Next step: Municipal Engineer at Strand Associates, Columbus, Ohio
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Learn about Financial Aid and Scholarships to help you achieve your dreams
Earning your degree is one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime – and we have seen the highest returns in the entire state. Learn about the financial aid and scholarships we offer.
Make your deposit and make it official
Reserve your spot in the entering class by submitting your deposit. When you submit your deposit, you will be given access to set up your Â鶹´«Ã½ email, register for Summer Orientation, and select your housing.
Klondike Culture
There’s more to know about being a Polar Bear. Check out these links as you plan for your first year of college.
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Â鶹´«Ã½ Orchestra Reflections on Nature Concert
For the annual spring concert, the Â鶹´«Ã½Â Orchestra presents a program inspired by nature featuring…
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2025 NYC Theatre Arts Alumni Reception
Register to Attend Theatre Arts Alumni Reception…
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2025 Irene Casteel Endowed Speech: The Applied Use of Tabletop Role-Playing Games in Therapy: Building empathy and relationships while rolling dice
There is a fundamental human need for play, as it…
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Office of Admissions
Weber Hall525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810
419-772-2260
888-408-4668
admissions-ug@onu.edu