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Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,722

Acceptance Rate

81%

Graduation Rate

60%

Annual Tuition

$28,910

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Ashland University earn a median of $52,928 ten years after entry — 2% below the national median. Acceptance rate 80.6%, average SAT score 1120, in-state tuition $28,910.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,250

Retention Rate

72%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

46%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,120

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

505–610

SAT Math (middle 50%)

530–598

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

20–25

Institution Overview

Ashland University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,250 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 80.6% and a graduation rate of 60.4%. The retention rate is 72.2%. The in-state tuition is $28,910.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $53,021. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,722, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $52,928. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 46.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$53k

1 YEAR

$48k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 41% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Ashland University alumni have a median salary of $53,021. Five years after graduation, the median salary decreases to $47,722. However, ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $52,928. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 46.2% of students receive financial aid.

Ashland University has an acceptance rate of 80.6% and a graduation rate of 60.4%. The retention rate is 72.2%. The annual in-state tuition is $28,910. The student population is 2,250.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 398 / yr
Median Salary $68,286

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 214 / yr
Median Salary $71,445

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 110 / yr
Median Salary $25,465

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $61,863

History

Graduates 72 / yr
Median Salary $65,004

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $55,365

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $56,141

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $45,224

Theological and Ministerial Studies

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $52,813

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $50,262

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $42,172

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $55,734

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $31,192

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $28,468

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $61,708

Biology, General

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $37,814

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $29,437

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $55,407

Political Science and Government

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $44,455

Marketing

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $50,812

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $54,880

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Campus Location

Ashland, Ohio

Ashland, OH 44805

Ashland University is located in Ashland, Ohio. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashland University has an acceptance rate of 80.6%.