FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Ohio Northern University has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a Silver Level School.

Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the survey.

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Military Friendly®, in consultation with the Military Friendly® Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score, public data, and an assessment of the institution’s ability to meet and exceed thresholds for student recruitment, retention, academic progress, graduation rates, career placement, and support services for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

The results speak for themselves. ONU’s 2025 graduates achieved a 95% placement rate placement rate in full-time jobs and graduate studies. ONU was ranked the #1 college in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report (2026), and the #1 school in Ohio for value and salary impact by the Wall Street Journal (2026).

“Earning the Military Friendly® designation is more than a badge of honor; it is a reflection of an institution’s deep-rooted values and strategic commitment to those who served. These schools don’t just open doors for veterans and military spouses, they build sustainable pathways for academic success and long-term impact,” said Kayla Lopez, vice president of memberships, Military Friendly®.