Ashland University, OH
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Medium • Highly ResidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • Low Transfer-InAffiliated with the Brethren ChurchMain Campus
Ashland University Rankings
Affordability57
Selectivity34
Retention43
Graduation27
Earnings32
Diversity44
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Ashland University
77%Bachelor’s
17%Associate’s
7%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education17%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs20%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities22%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Ashland University
68%Admission Rate
548Median SAT Math
555Median SAT Reading
23Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)475–620
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–610
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Ashland University
$21KIn-State Tuition
$21KOut-of-State Tuition
$33KAverage Total Cost
$20KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Ashland University
43%Receive Federal Loans
$19KMedian Federal Debt
68%Repayment Rate
$260Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 61% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 76% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Ashland University
78%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
12%Withdrawal Rate
61%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 49% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 61% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 60% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% | 49% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 40% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 84% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 53% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Ashland University
94%Employment Rate
$34KMedian Salary
$24K25 Pctl Salary
$44K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Ashland University
3,955Undergraduates
83%Full-time Undergrads
29Avg Entry Age
1,607Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 25% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Ashland University, OH
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
5 miles, SE
Madison Adult Career Center
9 miles, SW
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
14 miles, W
North Central State College
14 miles, W