Ashland University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Ashland, OH

$21,980

Avg tuition

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About Ashland University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Brethren Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Ashland University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Ashland, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,091, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 78 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,980.

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Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

71% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1190

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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5k

Students Enrolled

51%

Online Student Enrollment

16:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

73%

Black

11%

Unknown

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

24

Total Online Enrollment

2,604

Student Location Breakout

51% 49%

Percent of Programs Online

80% On-campus

20% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates 17% online

Associate 67% online

Bachelor's 6% online

Graduate Certificate 29% online

Master's 59% online

Doctorate 17% online

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

36%

State Grant Aid

26%

Institution Grant Aid

94%

Pell Grant

36%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,087
State Grant Aid $2,958
Institution Grant Aid $11,083
Pell Grant Aid $4,493

Financial Outlook

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.