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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003012
- Phone: (419) 289-3313
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
71.17%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
48FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,168Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Ashland University
1783 State Route 60, Ashland, OH
Ashland College is a nonprofit private institution located in Ashland, Ohio and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Brethren Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Ashland College has an annual student enrollment of approximately six thousand.
Areas of study offered at Ashland College include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Theology And Religious Vocations
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1330 to 1630 on the SAT and between 20 to 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to Ashland College. This school has an acceptance rate of about 72% of which only 24% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,500 per year. Some students at Ashland University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Ashland University "Eagles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to see more about Ashland College may take a look at their website at http://www.ashland.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Ashland University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Ashland University is around 6,600 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 9% enrolling as graduate students and 76% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $21,000-$25,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $940 to $1,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 97% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 96% | $12,511 |
Receiving Student Loans | 83% | $8,135 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Ashland University may provide student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Ashland University
- Dietetics Program
- English Language Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theology (Ministry) Program
Campus: Ashland University at Columbus Program Center
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2010)
Campus: Ashland University at Cleveland Center
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2004)
Campus: Ashland University at Detroit Center
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2006)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Ashland University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Ashland University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Exercise Physiology (B, M)
- Toxicology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biotechnology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B)
- Finance (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B)
- Fashion Merchandising (B)
- Information Systems (B)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B)
- Entrepreneurship (B)
- International Business (B)
- Office Management and Supervision
- Organizational Leadership
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Ashland University.
- The College of Wooster in Springfield, OH (20 miles away)
- Oberlin College in Lima, OH (30 miles away)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Alliance, OH (35 miles away)
- Kenyon College in Burton, OH (38 miles away)
- Baldwin - Wallace College in Canton, OH (43 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003012
- Phone: (419) 289-3313
- School Homepage