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Ashland University
Most applicants get into Ashland University — 76.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Ashland University anchors the college town of Ashland, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Brethren Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $80,065 four years out. Faculty pay averages $92,412 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,199 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1255 — near the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Ashland University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1020–1255 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Ashland University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 495 | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 525 | 570 | 645 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ashland University received 3,633 applications and admitted 2,927 (80.6%), with 519 enrolling.
How Ashland University compares
| Ashland University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.4% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,210 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,928 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ashland University student earns $52,928 — 1% above the Ohio median of $52,356 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Ashland University lists tuition at $31,210 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Ashland University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $31,210 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Ashland University enrolls 2,199 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Ashland University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
60.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a Ashland University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Ashland University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,065 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,929 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,222 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,823 |
| Marketing | $68,708 |
| Biology, General | $62,624 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $61,199 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $59,115 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,165 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,386 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $50,359 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,744 |
| Psychology, General | $47,671 |
| Social Work | $47,094 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,115 |
| History | $44,543 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $43,296 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $43,052 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $42,929 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,544 |
Median earnings for these 20 Ashland University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,928 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional Ashland University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ashland University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1255 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Ashland University's acceptance rate?
80.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,927 admitted from 3,633 applicants.
How much does Ashland University cost?
At Ashland University, published tuition is $31,210 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Ashland University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Ashland University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,928 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Baldwin Wallace University — 75.7% admitted
- Bluffton University — 67.2% admitted
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — 81% admitted
- Capital University — 70.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.