Ashland University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,199 students.
About This School
Ashland University is a private nonprofit institution located in Ashland, Ohio with approximately 2,199 undergraduate students enrolled. Ashland University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,988 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $42,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ashland University is a private university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The university consists of a 135-acre (55 ha) main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and northern Ohio. Ashland was founded in 1878 as Ashland College. It is affiliated with The Brethren Church.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 61% graduation rate and 72% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a manageable $20,000, and the small campus of roughly 2,250 undergrads means more personal attention than you'd get at a large state school. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-affiliated community in small-town Ohio, but dig into support services and ask what's driving that retention gap.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Ashland University graduates earn most above the national rate in Biology, General ($62,624 vs $57,214 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,222 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 131 | $73,222 | $88,910 | −$15,688 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 53 | $43,052 | $50,499 | −$7,447 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 31 | $59,115 | $68,407 | −$9,292 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 28 | $53,386 | $55,378 | −$1,992 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 26 | $68,823 | $68,257 | +$566 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 24 | $61,199 | $62,172 | −$973 |
| Biology, General | 23 | $62,624 | $57,214 | +$5,410 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | $42,544 | $47,382 | −$4,838 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | $80,065 | $76,194 | +$3,871 |
| Marketing | 16 | $68,708 | $69,303 | −$595 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 | $57,165 | $63,293 | −$6,128 |
| History | 12 | $44,543 | $50,680 | −$6,137 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,199 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ashland University?
Ashland University has an acceptance rate of 76%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Ashland University hard to get into?
Not especially. Ashland University has an acceptance rate of 76%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Ashland University cost?
The average net price at Ashland University is about $21,988 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Ashland University?
Ashland University has a graduation rate of 61%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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