Ashland University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2876 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #815 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #748 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #1498 of 4,239 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Brethren Church
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 3,083
- Graduates
- 1,091
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ashland.edu
Ashland University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ashland University has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 69% | 75% |
| Applicants | 4,565 | 2,289 | 2,276 |
| Admissions | 3,276 | 1,569 | 1,707 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 486 | 228 | 258 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 42 | 32 | 10 |
1,496 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,087 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
36 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1073
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ashland University are 1073-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
255 or 48%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ashland University are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3145 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 412 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 163 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 133 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 133 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 111 (3%) |
| Asian | 55 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ashland University is $20,342 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,594 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,946 |
| $48-75K | $20,075 |
| $75-110K | $20,985 |
| $110K+ | $20,853 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,000 | $7,656 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,000 | $7,656 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,000 | $7,656 |
| Fee in-district | $1,140 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,140 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,140 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,973 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,440 |
| Room charge | $6,220 |
| Meal charge | $5,220 |
Ashland University majors
Ashland University has granted 621 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 568 master's across 15 programs, and 29 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ashland University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 217 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 161 | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 114 | 10 | ||
| American History (United States) | 64 | |||
| General Studies | 58 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 43 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 26 | 13 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 34 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 7 | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 26 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | |||
| Communication, General | 23 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 19 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 20 | |||
| Computer Teacher Education | 19 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 16 | |||
| Psychology, General | 16 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 15 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | 11 | ||
| Radio and Television | 12 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | 7 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 9 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Computer Science | 8 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | |||
| Social Work | 8 | |||
| Toxicology | 7 | |||
| Biochemistry | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Creative Writing | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Sports Communication | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 4 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 4 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 3 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 3 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 2 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Health Communication | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 62 | 621 | 568 | 29 |
Ashland University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 54% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ashland University has published 1,141 scientific papers with 11,363 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 10 |
| 1992 | 5 | 8 |
| 1993 | 10 | 12 |
| 1994 | 14 | 22 |
| 1995 | 10 | 30 |
| 1996 | 11 | 35 |
| 1997 | 13 | 38 |
| 1998 | 20 | 45 |
| 1999 | 8 | 65 |
| 2000 | 12 | 70 |
| 2001 | 8 | 81 |
| 2002 | 14 | 100 |
| 2003 | 16 | 72 |
| 2004 | 26 | 112 |
| 2005 | 22 | 147 |
| 2006 | 28 | 140 |
| 2007 | 30 | 169 |
| 2008 | 57 | 211 |
| 2009 | 44 | 266 |
| 2010 | 38 | 310 |
| 2011 | 64 | 349 |
| 2012 | 62 | 441 |
| 2013 | 62 | 527 |
| 2014 | 58 | 598 |
| 2015 | 58 | 645 |
| 2016 | 55 | 569 |
| 2017 | 72 | 570 |
| 2018 | 40 | 635 |
| 2019 | 25 | 766 |
| 2020 | 40 | 945 |
| 2021 | 43 | 997 |
| 2022 | 38 | 975 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1074 |
Ashland University alumni
-
Madalyn Murray O'Hair
- Enrolled in Ashland University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- journalistwriterlawyer
- Biography
-
Madalyn Murray O'Hair was an American activist supporting atheism and separation of church and state. In 1963, she founded American Atheists and served as its president until 1986, after which her son Jon Garth Murray succeeded her. She created the first issues of American Atheist Magazine and identified as a "militant feminist".
-
Robin Meade
- Enrolled in Ashland University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- journalistbeauty pageant contestantsongwriter
- Biography
-
Robin Michelle Meade is an American former television news correspondent and singer. She was the lead news anchor for HLN's morning show Morning Express with Robin Meade. Meade was a former Miss Ohio and began her broadcasting career with local stations in Ohio. She joined HLN in 2001. She won a regional Emmy Award. Meade released country music albums in 2011 and 2013.
-
Tim Richmond
- Occupations
- racing automobile driverracing driver
- Biography
-
Timothy Lee Richmond was an American race car driver from Ashland, Ohio. He competed in IndyCar racing before transferring to NASCAR's Winston Cup Series. Richmond was one of the first drivers to change from open wheel racing to NASCAR stock cars full-time, which later became an industry trend. He won the 1980 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award and had 13 victories during eight NASCAR seasons.
-
Carlin Isles
- Occupations
- rugby union playerathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Carlin Isles is an American rugby union player who plays for the United States national rugby sevens team. With 202 tries, Isles is second for the United States in career tries scored, behind teammate Perry Baker. Isles has been touted as the fastest rugby player.
General info
| Alternative names | AU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Motto | Accent on the Individual |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 829 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 401 College Avenue Ashland, Ohio, 44805 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 8008821548 |