Ashland University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2804 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #792 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #727 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #1634 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Brethren Church
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 3,123
- Graduates
- 1,020
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 81% | 80% |
| Applicants | 3,633 | 1,578 | 2,055 |
| Admissions | 2,927 | 1,280 | 1,647 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 513 | 244 | 269 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
1,862 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
993 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1255
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ashland University are 1020-1255 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
278 or 54%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ashland University are 20-25 (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 | 3107 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 408 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 162 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 143 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 128 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 111 (3%) |
| Asian | 63 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ashland University is $21,971 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 | $20,158 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,838 |
| $48-75K | $22,000 |
| $75-110K | $23,402 |
| $110K+ | $22,527 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,720 | $7,776 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,720 | $7,776 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,720 | $7,776 |
| Fee in-district | $1,190 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,190 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,190 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,593 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,960 |
| Room charge | $6,500 |
| Meal charge | $5,460 |
Ashland University majors
Ashland University has granted 545 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 381 master's across 16 programs, and 24 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 | 21 | 131 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 131 | 7 | ||
| General Studies | 135 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 69 | 8 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 46 | |||
| American History (United States) | 42 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 24 | 15 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 36 | |||
| Communication, General | 34 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 29 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 28 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 28 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Accounting | 17 | |||
| Creative Writing | 3 | 14 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 7 | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 5 | 5 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | |||
| History, General | 9 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Psychology, General | 9 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 8 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | |||
| Computer Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 6 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 5 | |||
| Environmental Science | 5 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 5 | |||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 4 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 4 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | 1 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Radio and Television | 3 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Sports Communication | 2 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | |||
| Toxicology | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 1 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 138 | 545 | 381 | 24 |
Ashland University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 57% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ashland University has published 1,334 scientific papers with 24,084 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Biology, Philosophy, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 9 |
| 1993 | 10 | 15 |
| 1994 | 14 | 30 |
| 1995 | 12 | 35 |
| 1996 | 11 | 47 |
| 1997 | 13 | 53 |
| 1998 | 20 | 54 |
| 1999 | 7 | 79 |
| 2000 | 13 | 87 |
| 2001 | 10 | 97 |
| 2002 | 16 | 110 |
| 2003 | 18 | 107 |
| 2004 | 30 | 130 |
| 2005 | 26 | 187 |
| 2006 | 30 | 178 |
| 2007 | 32 | 206 |
| 2008 | 59 | 261 |
| 2009 | 43 | 303 |
| 2010 | 49 | 376 |
| 2011 | 70 | 438 |
| 2012 | 67 | 507 |
| 2013 | 73 | 603 |
| 2014 | 61 | 715 |
| 2015 | 69 | 844 |
| 2016 | 58 | 1356 |
| 2017 | 77 | 1597 |
| 2018 | 49 | 1750 |
| 2019 | 33 | 2032 |
| 2020 | 47 | 2309 |
| 2021 | 43 | 2304 |
| 2022 | 48 | 2160 |
| 2023 | 61 | 2440 |
| 2024 | 65 | 2270 |
Ashland University alumni
-
Madalyn Murray O'Hair
- Enrolled in Ashland University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- writerjournalistlawyer
- 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
- journalistsongwriterbeauty pageant contestant
- 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 driverracing automobile 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 competitorAmerican football player
- 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 | 780 |
| 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 |