by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Ashland degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Ashland measures up.
Ashland is ranked #2,071 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Ohio, it ranks #82 of 139 for value.
These Ashland majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | #9 of 14 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | #41 of 51 |
| Special Education | #41 of 51 |
| Exercise Physiology | #56 of 93 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | #68 of 110 |
| Biology | #68 of 110 |
| Teacher Education | #93 of 124 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #107 of 158 |
| Communications | #128 of 200 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #172 of 243 |
Below is the detailed Ashland value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Ashland University is ranked #33 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #82 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Ashland financial aid page to be sure.
Ashland University is ranked #2,071 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Ashland University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Ashland costs about $23,705. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $94,818 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $43,445 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,988 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,705 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $94,818 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Ashland net price and the factors that affect it.
What Ashland costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Ashland degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $173,780 | — | — |
| All Students | $94,818 | #2,071 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $87,952 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $173,780 | — | — |
| All Students | $94,818 | #82 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $87,952 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Ashland shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20,158 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,838 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,000 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,402 |
| Over $110K | $22,527 |
About 92% of Ashland undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,266 per year. Get more details on the Ashland financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Ashland cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.