Ashland University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Ashland, OH
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#23 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,106

Location Ashland, Ohio
Website ashland.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe
Religious Affiliation Brethren Church

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Ashland University, located in Ashland, Ohio, sits approximately 70 miles southwest of Cleveland and 80 miles northeast of Columbus. The 135-acre main campus features a mix of modern and traditional collegiate architecture, anchored by the iconic Founders Hall built in 1875. Established as Ashland College by the German Baptist Brethren Church, the institution achieved university status in 1989 and maintains a selective admission process while offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is particularly known for its education, business, nursing, and criminal justice programs, with distinctive offerings in entrepreneurship and toxicology. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style accommodations.

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Ratings

Ashland College is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Ashland University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1035/1208
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/25
GPA 3.54

Acceptance Rate

76.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,210

Costs for Ashland University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$31,210
Books and Supplies		$960
Other Fees		$1,270
Room and Board		$13,568
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,768
Total One Year Cost		$51,776

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Ashland University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 36% of students major in Business, 20% in Education, and 15% in Health Professions.