Overview

Ashland University is a Comprehensive institution located in Ashland, OH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH  44805
United States

Contact Mr. W. C. Vance
Director of Admissions
Email: enrollme@ashland.edu
Phone: 419-289-5052
Fax: 419-289-5999

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Toxicology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing Research
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Health Communication
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Dietetics/dietitian
Nursing Practice
Pre-chiropractic Studies
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Commercial And Advertising Art
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,552

Applied

2,641

Accepted

6,666

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,179

Females Applied

1,648

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,373

Males Applied

993

Males Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Minimum 18 ACT or 860 SAT

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Math		500	598
ACT Composite		19	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

21,910

Private

Fees

1,090

Full-time student fees

10,940

Room & board

5,960

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

15,933

Avg. Financial Aid Package

20,474

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,373

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,469

Avg. Loan Aid

8,799

Avg. Grant Aid

12,938

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

39%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,666

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.11%
Black or African American	19.96%
White or Caucasian	65.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.19%
Asian	0.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.19%
Two or more races	1.21%
Other	4.19%

Gender

Male (60.05%)

Female (39.95%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	19%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Parents' Weekend and Banana Splittin'

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Activity Board, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The Well Campus Ministry, intramurals and Sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

483

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 174

Part-time - 309

Male - 237

Female - 246