68%

Acceptance Rate

$12,511

Avg.Financial Aid

003012

FAFSA Code

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About Ashland University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

6,627

Website

https://www.ashland.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Brethren Church

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

401 College Avenue

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 8008821548
Fax: 4192895999
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Rankings

Rankings by the US News

  • The university is ranked between 230-301 in 'National Universities'.

  • It ranked 153rd in 'Best Online Bachelor's Programs'.

Rankings by Forbes

  • The university ranked 538th in 'Top Colleges'.

  • It ranks 215th in 'Research Universities'. 

  • Ashland secured 346th rank in 'Private Colleges.'

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

None

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

68%

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SAT Range

975 - 1230

ACT Range

20 - 25

Application Fee

N/A

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

The admission to Ashland University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. The SAT score in the range of 1000-1190 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 19 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Ashland University is 21. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 401 College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805. To gather more information, they can call them at (800) 882-1548.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$20,231

Average Annual Cost

$20,332

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Books And Supplies

$912

Other Fees

$1,010

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$9,942

Budget For Other Expenses

$2,596

Total One Year Cost

$34,792

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

78%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

135 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

66 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

58 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching

51 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

30 Graduates

Psychology, General

30 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

30 Graduates

Physiology, Pathology and Related S...

27 Graduates

Public Relations, Advertising, and...

21 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

20 Graduates

Biology, General

17 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

16 Graduates

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

16 Graduates

History

16 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

15 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

15 Graduates

Marketing

12 Graduates

Political Science and Government

11 Graduates

Economics

8 Graduates

Social Work

8 Graduates

Specialized Sales, Merchandising an...

8 Graduates

Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

7 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

7 Graduates

Management Information Systems and...

6 Graduates

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

5 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

5 Graduates

Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

5 Graduates

Mathematics

5 Graduates

Pharmacology and Toxicology

5 Graduates

Computer Science

4 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

4 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

4 Graduates

Journalism

4 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

4 Graduates

Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

4 Graduates

Religion/Religious Studies

4 Graduates

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

4 Graduates

Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

3 Graduates

Music

3 Graduates

Biotechnology

2 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

2 Graduates

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

2 Graduates

International Business

1 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

1 Graduates

Philosophy

1 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,020

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

31%

Full-time

70%

Part-time

30%

Students Gender

Male

53%

US National: 44%

Female

47%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

68% White

5% Unknown

17% Black

3% Hispanic

1% Two or more races

4% Non Resident alien

1% Asian

1% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

3%

Unknown Location

9%

Out Of State

88%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$64,492 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 89% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

89%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$5,356/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,586/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,586/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Eagles

School Colors

purple and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

Total Male Athletes

402

Total Female Athletes

158

Intramural Sports

14

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Other

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Other

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by AU. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $10,340 per year for living on campus. Ashland University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at AU costs around $4,586 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 40% male and 60% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$23,250

$27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$241 - 280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

96%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,511

Students Receiving Federal Grants

36%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,977

Students Receiving State Aid

24%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,958

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

93%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,234

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$16,632

$30K - $48K

$16,035

$48K - $75K

$12,585

$75K - $110K

$10,300

> $110K

$9,814

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,873,733

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,113,574

Financial assistance is available to the students in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans. Students who are interested to get the financial aid have to fill up the FAFSA form. Ashland University federal school code is 003012.

Federal Aid - Therse are awarded in the form of Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), TEACH Grant, Direct PLUS Loans, Nursing Education Loan program, Federal Work-Study program and Direct Unsubsidized Loans. About 24% of students are offered the Pell Grants.

State Aid -This includes Ohio College Opportunity Grant, Ohio National Guard Tuition Grant, Pennsylvania State Grant and Ohio War Orphan Scholarship.

Institutional Aid - Ashland University Grant, Legacy Grant, Brethren Grant, Ministerial Grant, Ashbrook Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship, Honors Program Scholarship and many more are offered as institutional aid programs. 

You can contact the university for more information on financial aid. Ashland University Financial Aid Office Phone Number is +1 419-289-4142.

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