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    Information Summary

    Ranks 782nd for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityFringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment3,831
    Total Enrollment6,472
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application Fee$30
    First Professional Application Fee$30

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Ashland, OH

    Total Population32,560 (21,405 urban / 11,155 rural)
    Households12,323 (2.49 people per house)
    Families8,495 (3.01 people per family)
    Pop. — African American379
    Pop. — Asian291
    Pop. — Pacific Islander30
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native147
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)31,858
    Pop. — Other144

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduateDoctoral, professional dominant
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Ashland University?

    Ranks 445th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $20,666 $20,666 $20,666
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $774 $774 $774
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $635 $635 $635
    FT Graduate Tuition $4,836 $4,836 $4,836
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $403 $403 $403
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $32,620 $32,620 $32,620
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $22,330 $22,330 $22,330
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $22,330 $22,330 $22,330

    Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

      In State Out of State
    Theology Degree — Tuition $9,288 $9,288
    Theology Degree — Required Fees $75 $75

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $18,858 trend  $21,430 $18,858 trend  $21,430 $18,858 trend  $21,430
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $800 trend  $900
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,964 trend  $7,790
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,452 trend  $2,500
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 2,569 (1,128 male / 1,441 female)
    Admitted 1,834 (792 male / 1,042 female)
    Admission rate 71%
    First-time Enrollment 567 (249 male / 318 female)
    FT Enrollment 567 (249 male / 318 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Ashland University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Ashland University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 561st for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 91%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 758th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 33%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 560
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 580
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 920 / 1140

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity1,783
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$4,184
    Board Fee$3,606

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Ashland University ranks 1384th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,078 164 pie   29%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,517 538 pie   94%
    Institutional Grant Aid $8,709 518 pie   90%
    Student Loan Aid $4,976 43 pie   8%
    Any financial aid type   567 pie   99%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Ashland University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    435699
    Black Non-Hispanic
    353317670
    Hispanic
    433982
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    282452
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    61117
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,8983,4285,326
    Race Unknown
    92134226
    Total 2,463 4,009 6,472

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Ashland University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 1 8 9
    Art Teacher Education 7 7
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 1
    Bible/Biblical Studies 8 8
    Biology Teacher Education
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13 13
    Business Administration and Management, General 14 44 5 4 1 227 5 300
    Business Teacher Education 2 2
    Business/Commerce, General 2 67 7 3 71 2 152
    Chemistry, General 2 2
    Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 1 8 1 2 41 1 54
    Commercial and Advertising Art 10 10
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8 8
    Computer Science 2 2
    Computer Teacher Education 1 18 19
    Creative Writing 8 8
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 3 1 28 1 33
    Curriculum and Instruction 4 11 1 2 188 14 220
    Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
    Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 13 2 26 2 43
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education 4 4
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 4
    Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 1 1 2
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 128 7 137
    Economics, General
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 9 9
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 2 32 5 39
    Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 20 20
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9 2 1 1 128 7 148
    English Language and Literature, General 4 4
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5 5
    Environmental Science
    Exercise Physiology 1 1
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 1 1
    Fashion Merchandising 6 6
    Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 1 1
    Finance, General 1 25 26
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 3 3
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
    French Language Teacher Education
    French Language and Literature
    General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
    General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 15 1 1 16 33
    General Studies 14 14
    Geology/Earth Science, General
    Graphic Design 1 1
    Health Teacher Education 1 1
    History Teacher Education
    History, General 9 9
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1 16 1 2 11 1 32
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 3 4
    International/Global Studies
    Journalism 4 4
    Journalism, Other 6 6
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 66 3 69
    Management Information Systems, General 5 5
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 1 1 25 1 29
    Mathematics Teacher Education 3 3
    Mathematics, General 6 6
    Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
    Music Teacher Education 6 6
    Music, General
    Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 3 1 17 2 23
    Office Management and Supervision 12 2 1 1 14 30
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 4 4
    Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1 9 6 16
    Philosophy 4 4
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 34 3 40
    Physics, General
    Political Science and Government, General 12 1 13
    Psychology, General 1 1 14 16
    Radio and Television 11 11
    Reading Teacher Education 2 4 2 1 127 9 145
    Religion/Religious Studies 3 9 1 13
    Religious Education 5 5
    Religious/Sacred Music 1 1
    Retailing and Retail Operations 19 1 1 23 44
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    Social Studies Teacher Education 5 5
    Social Work 11 11
    Sociology
    Spanish Language Teacher Education
    Spanish Language and Literature 2 2
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1 1 2
    Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
    Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1 1 1 3
    Theology/Theological Studies 1 14 2 21 3 41
    Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 5 5
    Toxicology 2 2
    Total 30 270 28 13 11 1,539 68 1,959

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Ashland University ranks 1216th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $55,979 ($57,491 male / $53,800 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 232 (137 male / 95 female)
    Total Benefits $3,363,873

    Ashland University Summary

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    For its more specific programs it has accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, National Association of Schools of Music National League for Nursing, Council on Social Work Education, and the American Chemical Society NCAA Division II

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    Ashland University Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For one thing, the university has a Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Washington Semester and Weekend College. Ashland University is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Ashland University.

    Public Administration and Service:
    Social Work
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Radio/Television
    History:
    History – General
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Nursing Administration, Recreational Therapy
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Security and Protective Services:
    Law Enforcement Administration
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    recreation & fitness – general, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management, Sport/Fitness Administration
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Planetary Sciences
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, English Teacher Education, Family/Consumer Sciences – Education, French Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Kindergarten/Preschool Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education
    English Language and Literature:
    Creative Writing, English Language & Literature – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Franchising Operations, Hospitality Administration/Management, Information Processing/Data Entry, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, Spanish
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Commercial/Advertising Art, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General Performance, Music Theory/Composition
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science
    Popular majors:
    one hundred percent liberal arts, thirty-six percent education, nineteen percent business per marketing, seven percent social sciences, six percent communications per journalism, six percent health professions
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $593 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Again, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.

    Ashland University Admissions

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    This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For instance, there were two hundred and thirty-nine total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and fifty-five total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 91%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of May. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application is due the 30th of August. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.

    Ashland University Athletics

    The Eagles are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling

    Ashland University Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid distribution is at fifty-eight percent scholarships per grants and forty-two percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Job Skills and Minority Status.

    Ashland University Students

    The school’s size is approximately two thousand, seven hundred and forty-one degree-seeking undergrads, five hundred and fifty first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three thousand, four hundred and twelve graduate enrollment. Again, the student body consists of ninety-two percent in-state students, eight percent out-of-state students, sixty percent women, forty percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, ninety percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien and three percent race per ethnicity unreported. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Brethren Church, Coed, where 91 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Ashland University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees.

    This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, ninety-eight percent of first-year students live in college housing, seventy-eight percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Again, the university has many unique facilites such as center for public affairs, center for business and economic research, convocation center, numismatic center. At least, the school is located 60 miles from Cleveland, 80 miles from Columbus.

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