Cost of Northern
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $56,934 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $41,670 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,750 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $23,969 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $17,269 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,510 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,913 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,414 |
| $110,001+ | $27,820 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Northern's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Northern
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (50)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 36 | $82,253 | $24,254 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 27 | $78,944 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 117 | $75,295 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 52 | $72,540 | $23,500 |
| Construction Management | 34 | $71,462 | $22,375 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 20 | $69,513 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 184 | $62,317 | — |
| Marketing | 40 | $57,720 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 29 | $56,047 | — |
| Biology | 46 | $46,944 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 17 | $45,264 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | $42,513 | $26,983 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | $31,541 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 28 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 2 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 26 | — | $23,925 |
| Education | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 34 | — | $22,800 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Literature | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Music | 4 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 18 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 7 | — | — |
| Physics | 5 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 16 | — | — |
| Psychology | 22 | — | — |
| Public Health | 3 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 17 | — | — |
| Sociology | 9 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 49 | — | $26,625 |
| Statistics | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 19 | — | — |
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (2)
Professional degree programs (2)
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern's acceptance rate?
Ohio Northern University admits 74% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,252 on the SAT.
How much does Northern cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $56,934 a year (tuition and fees: $41,670). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,969 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,269.
How much do Northern graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $82,743 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,253 a year after graduation).
What is Northern's graduation rate?
71% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 84% of first-year students return for a second year.