At a glance
Average net price
$21,988
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.6%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
2,199
In-state tuition
$31,210
Out-of-state tuition
$31,210
Cost of attendance
$43,434
Median earnings (10y)
$52,928
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,120
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 76.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (24%), social sciences (22%), health (19%).
- STEM12%
- Health19%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services6%
- Health professions19.5%~428 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business16.5%~363 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education16.3%~359 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication10.0%~220 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts9.3%~204 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~188 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology2.4%~53 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences1.9%~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.7%~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.5%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 348 | $67,694 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 292 | $56,942 | $30,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 193 | — | $3,008 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 183 | $51,518 | — |
| History. | Master's | 106 | $53,609 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 80 | $31,760 | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 79 | $49,523 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 63 | $36,194 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 63 | $46,794 | $26,889 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $2,625 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | $30,625 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 51 | $28,872 | $27,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 50 | $26,701 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 49 | $37,937 | $29,406 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 43 | $48,240 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 43 | $32,310 | $27,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 38 | $40,050 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 35 | $36,795 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 31 | $35,687 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 28 | $30,107 | $26,738 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 26 | $48,887 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 22 | $35,509 | $27,125 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | $46,742 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | First professional | 20 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $26,734 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Graduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 18 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 18 | $32,468 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ashland University
Ashland University is a mid-sized institution located in Ashland, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,199 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ashland University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,988 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $31,210 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $43,434 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 76.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,928 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ashland University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (24% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Ashland University accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,120. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Ashland, Ohio (town), Ashland University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ashland University
Q.How much does Ashland University cost?
The average net price at Ashland University is $21,988 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $43,434.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ashland University?
Ashland University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Ashland University?
Ashland University admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Ashland University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ashland University graduate earns $52,928 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ashland University?
Published tuition is $31,210 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ashland University located?
Ashland University is located in Ashland, Ohio (ZIP 44805).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ashland University at their official website.