by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Ashland University, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Ashland University was awarded 89 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Ashland is ranked #991 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, Ashland holds the #33 spot on the Best Colleges in Ohio ranking.
The acceptance rate at Ashland University is 76%. That’s higher than the rate at many schools, but still low enough to be considered somewhat selective. If you want to get in, you’ll need good grades and to be able to show that Ashland is a good fit for you.
About 7% of students accepted to Ashland submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 505 and 610. Math scores were between 530 and 598.
Ashland received ACT scores from 48% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 25.
With a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1, Ashland University is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Ashland University is 37%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Ashland University is 72%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Ashland the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 61%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Ashland University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 2,250 undergraduates at Ashland.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Ashland University.
The typical net cost at Ashland is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Ashland
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,158 | $20,838 | $22,000 | $23,402 | $22,527 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Ashland, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Ashland, approximately 38% of students took out student loans averaging $6,768 a year. That adds up to $27,072 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 3.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Ashland University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Ashland University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $52,928 in their early years. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
Ashland University is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Ashland, Ohio. Ashland is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life. Get more details about the location of Ashland University.
Contact information for Ashland University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805 |
| Phone: | 8008821548 |
| Website: | www.ashland.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/AshlandUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/ashland_univ |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 22 majors graduated from Ashland University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,011 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 132 | $65,002 |
| Nursing | 109 | $56,942 |
| Educational Administration | 74 | $51,518 |
| Special Education | 72 | $35,422 |
| History | 64 | $53,609 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 50 | NA |
| Communication & Media Studies | 39 | NA |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 36 | $26,701 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 35 | $36,194 |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
1,403 students took at least one online class at Ashland University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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