Ashland University
Ashland University

Ashland University

Ashland, OH, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1878, Ashland University is a 4-year private school in mid-Ohio affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. Ashland is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing granting undergraduate degrees in over 70 academic programs. In addition, the campus hosts the Ashland Theological Seminary and Ashland Center for Nonviolence. For recreation, Ashland features 27 intramural sports throughout the year including the annual Iron Eagle Triathlon Challenge.

Acceptance Rate:
72%
Average Net Price:
$20,911
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1104

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$20,911
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$26,390
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$26,390
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,960
Books and Supplies
$912

Aid & Grants

0
100
72%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,290
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,711
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,156

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
55%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,231
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,183
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Brethren Church
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
72%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
9%
48%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1104
0
1600

Admissions Resources

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,174
Total Number of Undergrads
3,083
0
100
52%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
96

Faculty Overview

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
9%

Housing

0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,900
This school is great for education and business majors! There are more than 70 undergraduate programs here at Ashland but the majority of the students come here for business or education. They are great at getting you experience in the field you desire your freshman year. With the student to faculty ratio being 15:1 it allows your professors to really get to know you allowing it easier for the student to get help if needed.
Megan from Commercial Point, OH
I just finished my first semester at Ashland University, and so far I have learned quite a bit. I had my advisor as my professor for two of my classes, and her classes were fantastic. Furthermore, it's very easy to talk to my advisor, and any of my professors for that matter. However, I did have one class that was very simple, and mostly opinion. While the teacher was easy to talk to, I kind of got tired of writing/talking about my own opinion, and not actually learning about the subject at hand.
Adena from Lexington, OH
This is my second semester here at AU, and so far I have had some really great professors! Last semester I had 6 classes, and 5 of my professors had their doctorate degrees. It was hard to pick a favorite between them, they were so good at it! The teachers are all very accessible, and there are always places to go and get help. They have office hours, reply well to emails, and make time for you. Also, I really enjoy the small class sizes. My biggest class so far had about 28 students in it! So teachers definitely learn your name, and want to help you do your best. When I visited first, I felt like Ashland would be a fun place to go - but they are also a very strong school academically! Which is definitely the most important part.
Amber from Carey, OH
The professors there are very knowledgeable of their areas of study. They also work very hard to make sure you understand the material.
Mariah from Wauseon, OH
Ashland University is a private, Christian, Liberal Arts college that has excellent undergraduate programs; it's a 10 minute walk across campus. Professors actually care about you and notice when you don't come to class. It's not an extremely small school where you know everyone in your class by the time you're done, but advanced courses (junior-senior level) usually only have 1-2 sections.
Christina from Cleveland, OH
I love Ashland, every professor is extremely caring and helpful. If you're ever in need of anything there is ALWAYS someone who can help and you don't have to go very far to find them!
Go Ashland!
Ashland is a fantastic school for business and education majors. For education majors, they get you out into the field during your freshmen year and by your sophomore year, you are working with students in a teaching role. For business majors, there is an actual stock exchange room that students participate in. Ashland University also takes pride in its small class sizes. Most classes are capped at 25 so you can get personalized attention from professors and get to know your classmates well. The learning environment at AU is great for getting students ready for the real world.
Shelby from Lima, OH
I am learning quite a lot here at AU, but it is a very challenging environment and forces me to do my very best.
Anna from Seville, OH
The class sizes are just right. I don't feel ignored by my professors and they really let their personalities show.
Lauren from Maple Heights, OH
AU will becomes a home away from home, and as an out-of-state student it was really important for me to have the feeling of home so that I didn't get home sick much. AU did a great job of making me feel welcomed and wanted. Everyone is so friendly and very helpful no matter your problem.
Elizabeth from Bridgeville, PA