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Ashland University

Ashland University

Ashland, OH · Town · 2,199 students
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$21,988
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
61%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$52,928
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
76%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Ashland University is a private, mid-sized institution in north-central Ohio best known for its supportive "Accent on the Individual" philosophy and strong academic programs in nursing, business, education, and toxicology. Campus culture is close-knit and community-oriented, offering a vibrant student experience shaped by Judeo-Christian values and a competitive NCAA Division II athletic tradition. The university is uniquely home to the prestigious Ashbrook Center, which offers undergraduates nationally recognized scholarship and leadership opportunities in political science, history, and constitutional studies. With extensive clinical placements, undergraduate research, and local corporate partnerships, Ashland provides practical, career-focused preparation in a values-centered learning environment.

Wikipedia:Ashland University is a private university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The university consists of a 135-acre (55 ha) main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and northern Ohio. Ashland was founded in 1878 as Ashland College. It is affiliated with The Brethren Church.

Location
Ashland, OH, 44805 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CLE · Cleveland
45 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$31,210
Housing & food (on campus)$13,568
Books & supplies$960
Cost of attendance$43,434
Average net price$21,988
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$31,210
Housing & food (on campus)$13,568
Books & supplies$960
Cost of attendance$43,434
Average net price$21,988
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,489
$30–48k
$17,893
$48–75k
$19,052
$75–110k
$24,229
$110k+
$26,507
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
61%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
49%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
16%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 26% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,722
10 yrs after entry$52,928
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$32,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1120
R 505–610 · M 530–598
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 20–25 · E 18–25 · M 18–26
SAT middle 50%: 1035–1208
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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$10,702
Independent
59%
Veterans
4%
Age at entry
29.0
Part-time
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
4%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,722
After 10 yrs
$52,928
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing131
Special Education and Teaching53
Communication and Media Studies36
Business/Commerce, General31
Criminal Justice and Corrections28
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences24
Biology, General23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21
Accounting and Related Services18
Marketing16
Political Science and Government13
History12
Social Work10
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$71M
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$7,701/mo
Teaching spend
$11,063
per student
Federal loans
38%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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