Ashland University

https://www.ashland.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,200

9.57% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,971

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.6%

3,633 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,143

63.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.6%

372 Graduates

About

Ashland University is a higher education institution located in Ashland County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ashland University were General Studies (135 degrees awarded), Substance Abuse Counseling (2 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (1 degrees).

In 2023, 1,152 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ashland University. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (868 degrees), 7.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ashland University is $25,200, which is $−5,803 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ashland University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,318 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ashland University is $25,200, which is $5,804 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,971.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending Ashland University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ashland University was $25,200. The cost of tuition at Ashland University is $−5,804 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ashland University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,971

2023 Value

8.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ashland University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,971. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ashland University grew by 8.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ashland University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,791

Room and Board

$912

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ashland University was of $9,791 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 19.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $912. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ashland University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Ashland University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ashland University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ashland University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1318 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ashland University received 3,633 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 20.4% annual growth. Out of those 3,633 applicants, 2,927 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.6% acceptance rate.

There were 4,143 students enrolled at Ashland University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ashland University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,927

Accepted Out of 3,633

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ashland University was 80.6% (2,927 admissions from 3,633 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 20.4%, while admissions declined by 10.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ashland University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Ashland University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ashland University had a total enrollment of 4,143 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ashland University is 2,640 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,503. This means that 63.7% of students enrolled at Ashland University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ashland University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75% White, 9.85% Black or African American, 3.45% Hispanic or Latino, 3.09% Two or More Races, 1.52% Asian, 0.459% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0483% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ashland University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.1%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Black or African American Male (4.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.3%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ashland University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,143 students. The full-time enrollment at Ashland University is 2,640 and the part-time enrollment is 1,503. This means that 63.7% of students enrolled at Ashland University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ashland University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ashland University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Ashland University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ashland University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,107 enrolled students
Black or African American
408 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ashland University is 75% White, 9.85% Black or African American, 3.45% Hispanic or Latino, 3.09% Two or More Races, 1.52% Asian, 0.459% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0483% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 111 students (2.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 234 more women than men received degrees from Ashland University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ashland University is white (868 degrees awarded). There were 7.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (119 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ashland University is General Studies (135 degrees awarded), followed by Substance Abuse Counseling (2 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ashland University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (54 degrees awarded), Theology (27 degrees), and Education (218 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashland University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,638,250 people), Secondary school teachers (598,127 people), Education administrators (335,974 people), Other managers (299,200 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (228,818 people).

The most specialized majors at Ashland University in 2023 are History (54 degrees awarded), Theology (27 degrees), Education (218 degrees), Communications (54 degrees), and English (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashland University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Ashland University are History (54 degrees awarded), Theology (27 degrees), Education (218 degrees), Communications (54 degrees), and English (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashland University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,317,815 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (836,852 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (815,265 people), Computer Systems Design (598,157 people), and Banking & related activities (522,751 people).

The most specialized majors at Ashland University are History (54 degrees awarded), Theology (27 degrees), Education (218 degrees), Communications (54 degrees), and English (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ashland University.

Most Common (2023)

Nursing Practice
131 degrees awarded
Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
46 degrees awarded
General Communication
36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ashland University was Nursing Practice with 131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ashland University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

459

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

693

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 459 degrees were awarded to men at Ashland University, which is 0.662 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (693).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ashland University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Ashland University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Ashland University in Nursing Practice, which is 6.67 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from Ashland University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ashland University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.88% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
868 degrees awarded
Black or African American
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ashland University is white (868 degrees awarded). There were 7.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (119 degrees).

4.17% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
538 degrees awarded
White Male
330 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ashland University is white female (538 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (330 degrees).

Operations

Ashland University has an endowment valued at nearly $58.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.23M (2.09%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Ashland University had a total salary expenditure of 116M. Ashland University employs 42 Professors, 38 Assistant professors and 33 Associate professors. Most academics at Ashland University are Male Professor (33), Male Assistant professor (21), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashland University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 155 employees, Service, with 100 employees, and Management with 88 employees.

Endowment

$58.6M

2023 Endowment

0.222%

decline from 2022

Ashland University has an endowment valued at about $58.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Ashland University declined 0.222% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $375M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ashland University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50.4M

2023 Salaries

2.01%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Ashland University paid a median of $50.4M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($116M) and a 2.01% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.55% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.11% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.53M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ashland University paid a total of $9.53M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

155 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ashland University were Professor with 42 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Associate professor with 33 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashland University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 155 employees, Service with 100 employees, and Management with 88 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ashland University was Male Professor with 33 employees, Male Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Male Associate professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ashland University.

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