Ashland University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Ashland University is a private research university in Ashland, Ohio, enrolling about 2,199 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 76.40% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,928 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,210
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,988 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.40% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,199 83.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.63%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 40.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 19.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,565
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,633
- Room & Board: $13,568 annual estimate
Ashland University: what the data shows
Common questions about Ashland University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ashland University?
Ashland University is located in Ashland, OH (ZIP 44805).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Ashland University public or private?
Ashland University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Ashland University cost?
Published tuition: $31,210.
Average net price after aid: $21,988.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,489 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,893 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,052 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,229 |
| $110,001+ | $26,507 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $124,840.
How hard is it to get into Ashland University?
Admission rate: 76.40%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Ashland University?
Total enrollment: 2,199 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,565 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,129 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ashland University?
150%-time completion rate: 60.63%.
First-year retention: 76.5%.
What do graduates of Ashland University earn?
Median earnings: $47,722 six years after entry; $52,928 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
28.85% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ashland University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (131 completions)
- Nursing Practice (104 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (74 completions)
- American History (United States) (54 completions)
- General Studies (50 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs (48 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (39 completions)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (36 completions)
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other (35 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ashland University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.40%; completion rate 60.63%; median earnings $52,928 at 10 years; net price $21,988. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$31,210
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ashland University was $31,210.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,988
2024 Value
In 2024 Ashland University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,988.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,988 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$124,840 4-Year Tuition
$13,568 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$960 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,738 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$182,952 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ashland University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ashland University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ashland University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,836 | $29,836 | $23,352 |
| 2014 | $19,852 | $19,852 | $20,881 |
| 2015 | $20,242 | $20,242 | $21,778 |
| 2016 | $20,392 | $20,392 | $21,161 |
| 2017 | $20,700 | $20,700 | $20,221 |
| 2018 | $21,342 | $21,342 | $20,449 |
| 2019 | $21,980 | $21,980 | $20,111 |
| 2020 | $23,060 | $23,060 | $20,974 |
| 2021 | $23,090 | $23,090 | $21,151 |
| 2022 | $24,140 | $24,140 | $20,551 |
| 2023 | $28,910 | $28,910 | $21,994 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.40% Acceptance Rate
3,633 Total Applicants
2,927 Students Admitted
519 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.73% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ashland University reported total enrollment of about 2,199 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.7%), Black or African American (9.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). About 28.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ashland University in 2024 is 2,199 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,565 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,129 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.67% 100% Completion Time
60.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.67% of students graduating from Ashland University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Nursing Practice: 13% male / 87% female
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 28% male / 72% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ashland University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$52,928 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
501.78% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ashland University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 76 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 131 completions
2. Nursing Practice: 104 completions
3. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 74 completions
4. American History (United States): 54 completions
5. General Studies: 50 completions
6. Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs: 48 completions
7. Communication and Media Studies: 39 completions
8. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology: 36 completions
9. Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Ashland University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ashland University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ashland University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,701
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,063
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ashland University is a private non-profit institution located in Ashland, OH, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Nursing Practice, Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,199 students. Student body composition includes White (76.7%), Black or African American (9.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). The admission rate is 76.40%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.63%. Approximately 28.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Ashland, OH 44805
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 76 distinct degree programs, Ashland University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ashland University located?
Ashland University is located in Ashland, OH.
What is Ashland University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Ashland University is 76.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,633 applicants and 2,927 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Ashland University cost?
Reported tuition is $31,210 and average net price is $21,988 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,568 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ashland University?
Ashland University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,565 students, White (76.7%), Black or African American (9.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ashland University?
About 40.9% of students at Ashland University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Ashland University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Ashland University reports midpoint SAT about 1120 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Ashland University earn?
Median earnings are $47,722 six years after entry and $52,928 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ashland University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ashland University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Ashland University public or private?
Ashland University is a private nonprofit institution located in Ashland, OH.
Is Ashland University an HBCU?
No. Ashland University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ashland University a tribal college?
No. Ashland University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.