Ashland Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 76.40%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1120. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $31,210
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Ashland:
- Total Enrollment: 4,106, including 877 online students
- 2,977 Undergraduate, 1,129 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.2% men, 55.8% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 61%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 26%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 142 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 36 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Ashland Overview
Ashland University (Ashland) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ashland, OH. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Ashland's tuition & fees is $31,210 for the academic year 2024-2025. 70% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $15,266.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,106 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Ashland's acceptance rate is 76.40% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.92%. The median SAT score is 1120 and the ACT score is 22.
Ashland ranked 292nd in National Universities and 38th in Ohio Colleges rankings. Ashland University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ashland University is $31,210. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,400.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,910 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,074.
| Undergraduate | $31,210 |
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| Graduate | $8,400 |
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| Undergraduate | $36,910 |
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| Graduate | $9,074 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ashland University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Ashland
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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