Ashland University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,782
Religious affiliation	Anabaptist
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Ashland, Ohio, Ashland University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Ashland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Ashland University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 72% at Ashland University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,090

Cost of attendance at Ashland University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,090

Cost of attendance at Ashland University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Ashland University received on average $14,613 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,613

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	158	34%	$5,213	$823,710
Other Federal Grant	404	87%	$3,117	$1,259,252
State Grant/Scholarships	98	21%	$3,416	$334,810
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	448	97%	$11,185	$5,010,813
Total Grant & Scholarships	452	98%	$14,613	$6,604,875

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ashland University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ashland University students is 67.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.6%.

67.6%

asian 85.7% 6 students
African American 22.7% 10 students
white 74.4% 348 students
unknown 62.5% 10 students
hispanic 37.5% 9 students
International Students 50.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 47.6% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ashland University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ashland University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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