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ACCEPTANCE RATE

71.17%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

48

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$10,168

Average 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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Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Ashland University offers students instruction on the process and techniques of composing literary pieces such as short stories, poetry, novels, personal essays, and more. Students who graduate from the creative writing degree program may pursue a writing career as an essayist, novelist, editor, creative writing teacher, poet, human interest feature writer, and more. Courses in the program include technical and editorial skills, literary criticism, and the marketing of completed manuscripts. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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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.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ashland University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree3
Master's Degree12

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female10

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Hispanic1
White13

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Creative Writing program at Ashland University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Editors

Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Description

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, poets, lyricists and creative writers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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
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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

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