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Summary
Ashland University is a private institution that was founded in 1878. It has a rural setting and the campus size is 150 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Ashland University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 189. Its tuition and fees are $28,582 (2011-12).
At Ashland University, undergraduate students have about 70 options for majors, including actuarial sciences, multi-age education, and digital media production. The university is affiliated with the Brethren Church, and worship opportunities exist on campus, from The Call, a faith program offered through the school’s Center for Religious Life, to The Well, a nondenominational worship area on campus. In addition, there are more than 100 student organizations to check out, and many Ashland students opt to join a fraternity or sorority. Student athletes compete as the Ashland Eagles, which are Division II teams in the NCAA Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Among the graduate school offerings at Ashland University is the Dwight Schar College of Education. For road trips from campus, Ashland is within driving distance of major Ohio cities including Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus.
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Ashland University is a comprehensive University, historically related to the Brethren Church. The University serves the educational needs of each student by providing programs of high quality that incorporate high expectations of achievement in a challenging and supportive environment. These programs stress both the centrality of the liberal arts and sciences and the importance of professional preparation Judeo-Christian values are the foundation of the educational and social environment of the University and shape the character of the institution. Members of the University community focus on intellectual, spiritual, cultural, physical and social development for the purpose of leading meaningful lives in the world community. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1878 |
| Religious affiliation | Brethren Church |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Ashland University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 72.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 72.3% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Ashland University is 9:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71.3 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 9:1 | |
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Student Life
Ashland University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
Campus Info & Services
Ashland University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Ashland University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Ashland University, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Ashland University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $28,582 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
