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Ashland University

Ashland College

Ashland, Ohio 44805

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences

Ashland University is a private institution in Ashland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,928 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,994.

Established
1878
Motto
"Accent on the Individual"
Mascot
Tuffy the Eagle
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

81%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
2,250Students
15:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$52,928Earnings 10yr
$21,994Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 580
495610
MathMid: 570
525645

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2025

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,910
Room & Board$11,960
Books & Supplies$912
Total Cost of Attendance$40,519
Average Net Price$21,994
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,158
$30–48K$20,838
$48–75K$22,000
$75–110K$23,402
$110K+$22,527

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

7.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (95)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,250
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 9%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.6%
Freshman Retention72.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,722
10 Years$52,928

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#37
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • The church and community fundraising campaign proved to be a success and on Feb 17, 1878, a meeting was held to add up their campaign funds and make final plans.
  • The success of the campaign was announced, the college was chartered on February 20 and a church-related, co-educational institution was established.
  • In April 1878, the board of trustees decided to purchase the "most desirable plot in town – 28 acres on the hill.
  • " The first buildings to be constructed were Founders Hall and Allen Hall, constructed from bricks made on the site.
  • Classes opened at Ashland College on Sep 17, 1879, with somewhere around 60 students and eight faculty members.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Clevelandpop. 370K
55 mi(95 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
72 mi(125 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
108 mi(187 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland45 mi
CMH Columbus67 mi
DTW Detroit108 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA590 mi · ~17h 3m drive
New York, NY435 mi · ~12h 34m drive
Hartford, CT504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Providence, RI569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
Albany, NY458 mi · ~13h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY351 mi · ~10h 8m drive
Rochester, NY289 mi · ~8h 21m drive
Buffalo, NY226 mi · ~6h 32m drive
Philadelphia, PA382 mi · ~11h 2m drive
Pittsburgh, PA125 mi · ~3h 37m drive
Harrisburg, PA288 mi · ~8h 19m drive
Newark, NJ426 mi · ~12h 18m drive
Washington, DC311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Baltimore, MD321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Atlanta, GA504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Charlotte, NC398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Raleigh, NC404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
Miami, FL1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive
Orlando, FL853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
Tampa, FL892 mi · ~25h 46m drive
Nashville, TN404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
New Orleans, LA870 mi · ~25h 8m drive
Richmond, VA348 mi · ~10h 3m drive
Chicago, IL284 mi · ~8h 12m drive
Detroit, MI108 mi · ~3h 7m drive
Minneapolis, MN622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
St. Louis, MO446 mi · ~12h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
Indianapolis, IN216 mi · ~6h 14m drive
Columbus, OH72 mi · ~2h 5m drive
Cleveland, OH55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
Milwaukee, WI324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
Dallas, TX974 mi · ~28h 8m drive
Houston, TX1060 mi · ~30h 37m drive
Austin, TX1131 mi · ~32h 40m drive
San Antonio, TX1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive
Los Angeles, CA2011 mi · ~58h 6m drive
San Francisco, CA2135 mi · ~61h 41m drive
San Diego, CA1994 mi · ~57h 36m drive
Seattle, WA2011 mi · ~58h 6m drive
Portland, OR2036 mi · ~58h 49m drive
Denver, CO1194 mi · ~34h 30m drive
Phoenix, AZ1707 mi · ~49h 19m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1539 mi · ~44h 28m drive
Honolulu, HI4530 mi · ~130h 52m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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