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.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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
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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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