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Ashland University
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Information Summary
Ranks 777th overall and 31st in Ohio
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
78.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$34,816 |
| Admission
Success rate |
83% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1140 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
70% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,459 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Ashland, OH 44805
| Surrounding community | Fringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,560 (21,405 urban / 11,155 rural) |
| Households | 12,323 (2.49 people per house) |
| Families | 8,495 (3.01 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 379 |
| Pop. — Asian | 291 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 30 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 147 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 31,858 |
| Pop. — Other | 144 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
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 | $22,216 | $22,216 | $22,216 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $790 | $790 | $790 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $682 | $682 | $682 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,028 | $5,028 | $5,028 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $419 | $419 | $419 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $34,816 | $34,816 | $34,816 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,906 | $23,906 | $23,906 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $23,906 | $23,906 | $23,906 |
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 | $9,684 | $9,684 |
| 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 | $19,853 |
$19,853 |
$19,853 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,314 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $30 |
| Applicants | 2,977 (1,338 male / 1,639 female) |
| Admitted | 2,462 (1,069 male / 1,393 female) |
| Admission rate | 83% |
| First-time Enrollment | 648 (273 male / 375 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 646 (272 male / 374 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (1 male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 6,459 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Ashland University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Ashland University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 567th 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) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 725th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 27% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 560 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 580 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 930 / 1140 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,750 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $4,498 |
| Board Fee | $3,876 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Ashland University Ranks 1005th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,144 | 119 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,297 | 510 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $8,932 | 529 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,073 | 397 | |
| Any financial aid type | 549 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Ashland University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 57 | 53 | 110 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 340 | 348 | 688 |
Hispanic | 51 | 49 | 100 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 24 | 46 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 9 | 6 | 15 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,989 | 3,295 | 5,284 |
Race Unknown | 100 | 116 | 216 |
| Total | 2,568 | 3,891 | 6,459 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Ashland University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 13 | 6 | 19 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 2 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 163 | 250 | 413 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 183 | 265 | 448 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Ashland University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 88 | 283 | |
| 42 | 161 | 203 | |
| 196 | 3 | 199 | |
| 7 | 134 | 141 | |
| 68 | 64 | 132 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Ashland University Ranks 1297th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $56,782 ($58,867 male / $53,562 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 229 (139 male / 90 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 4 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 57 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,627,729 |
Ashland University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
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
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
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 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.
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















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