Ada, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Ohio Northern University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,042-student campus.

0.66
Incidents / 1k students
#1,411
Rank of 3,050
#52
OH rank
3,042
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Ohio Northern University reports 0.66 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,411 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 59% of ranked campuses its size.

0.66
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,411
of 3,050 ranked nationally
59%
safer than ranked campuses its size
2
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-7 reported incidents

Ohio Northern University decreased from 9 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Ohio Northern University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Ada, OH, enrolling approximately 3,042 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 18 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #52 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,042 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Ohio Northern University is "Rape" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 2.37 incidents per 1,000 students, Ohio Northern University reports 72% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.66 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1411

Above-average safety

State Rank (OH)

#52

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Where Ohio Northern University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 safer than 59% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Ohio Northern University percentile rank 53.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1411 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Ohio Northern University reports 72% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$39,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,800
Avg Net Price
$24,478
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
21%
How does this cost rank in OH? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Average
1252
SAT Math Range
590–710
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
24–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$62,686
Median Earnings (10yr)
$80,928
Loan Repayment (3yr)
91%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Ohio Northern University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 71% (7 → 2 incidents)

0510 202120222023 7 2 ▼ -71.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 101
Burglary 002
Fondling 042
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 152
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 10
Liquor 2023 0 78
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 21
Liquor 2022 0 60
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 1 17
Liquor 2021 0 31
Weapons 2021 0 0

Ohio Northern University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

OH

Ohio Northern University

0.66 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,411
Enrollment
3,042
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · 3,041 enrolled
Safety Score 7.56
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA · 3,040 enrolled
Safety Score 2.63
Hazard Community and Technical College
Hazard, KY · 3,039 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · 3,045 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · 3,045 enrolled
Safety Score 1.31

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Ohio Northern University nationally (rank #1411), regardless of size or state.

Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
West Des Moines, IA
National Rank #1410
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN
National Rank #1412
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI
National Rank #1409
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
National Rank #1413
Kirtland Community College
Grayling, MI
National Rank #1408

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ohio Northern University safe?
Ohio Northern University has a safety score of 0.66 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,411 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Ohio Northern University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Ohio Northern University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Ohio Northern University have fire safety data?
Yes. Ohio Northern University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Ohio Northern University's Safety Profile

Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH enrolls 3,042 students and has a safety score of 0.66 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1411 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 9 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Ohio Northern University's 0.66 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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