About Ashland University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
6,627
Website
https://www.ashland.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Brethren Church
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Ashland University has been ranked at the 495th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
975 - 1230
ACT Range
20 - 25
Application Fee
FALSE$
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.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$20,231
Average Annual Cost
$20,332
Books And Supplies
$912
Other Fees
$1,010
Room And Board
$9,942
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,596
Total One Year Cost
$34,792
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to AU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $33,974. The average annual tuition cost ($21,980), books and supplies ($912), room and boarding ($10,340), and budget for other expenses ($3,162) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
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
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
5,020
Socio-Economic Diversity
31%
Part-time
30%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
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
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$241 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$12,511
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,977
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,958
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$10,234
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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
In case the students at Ashland University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Ashland University is around $11,083 and the federal grant is $5,087. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,958 and institutional aid worth $11,083. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at AU based on students' financial needs add up to $2,873,733 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $2,113,574.
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