Ashland College Admission Requirements

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Ashland College Admission Overview

Ashland College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Ashland College admitted 76.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-) and SAT 1035-1208 / ACT 20-25. Ashland College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ashland College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ashland College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

76.4%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Ashland College acceptance rate is 76.4%. Last year, 2,914 of 3,814 applicants were admitted. That is the 34th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Ashland College and can you get accepted?

Ashland College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Ashland University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ashland College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.54

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Ashland College typically have around a 3.54 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Ashland College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #27 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Ashland University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	19.63%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	19.63%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	21.48%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.7%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.47%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.01%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	5.08%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Ashland College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1035-1208

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 505
Math 530
Composite 1035

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 598
Composite 1208

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Ashland College typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1035–1208) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Ashland College ranks #25 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1035 to 1208

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Ashland College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Ashland University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1208+	Above 75th	>86%
1120 to 1208	Avg +	76%-86%
1035 to 1120	Avg -	63%-76%
Below 1035	Below mid-50	<63%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ashland College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

48%

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 26
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Ashland College typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Ashland College places #25 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Ashland College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Ashland University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>87%
22 to 25	Avg +	76%-87%
20 to 22	Avg -	65%-76%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<65%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Ashland University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,015	1,777	3,814
Accepted	1,566	1,338	2,914
Acceptance Rate	78%	75%	76%
Enrolled	220	244	464
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	18%	16%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ashland University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ashland University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ashland University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Ashland University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Ashland College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 76.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1035-1208); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025