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Ashland University, Ohio

Overview of Ashland University

Ashland University is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Ashland, Ohio. The school has a Brethren Church religious affiliation. Ashland University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at Ashland University than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching.

Ashland University Selectivity

Ashland University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 470 to 590 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 590.

Faculty

Some professors at Ashland University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 6,472 students (4,854 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Ashland University.

Student Life

Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ashland University

Ashland University
401 College Ave
Ashland, OH 44805
General Phone: (419) 289-4142
Admissions Phone: (419) 289-5052
Financial Aid Phone: (419) 289-5002
http://www.ashland.edu

Ashland University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ashland University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching957curriculum and instruction, educational administration, reading teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, education of disabled, physical education teaching, computer teaching, ...
Business And Management472business management, business, marketing, retail, accounting, finance, MIS, fashion merchandising, ...
Religion And Philosophy146theology, ministry, pastoral counseling, bible studies, religion, religious education, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, ...
Office And Administration73office management, general office occupations
Hospitality39hospitality management
Therapy And Counseling38patient counseling, psychology
Liberal Arts35political science, history, general studies, Spanish language, creative writing, sociology, economics, English, ...
Media29radio and television, communication studies, journalism courses, journalism
Family And Social Work25social work, family studies, food and nutrition
Security And Law Enforcement22criminal justice and administration
Nursing And Emergency Medicine22nursing administration
Science21biology, chemistry, geology, toxicology, exercise physiology, physics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy14recreational therapy, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, dietitian
Drama And Performing Arts8drama
Mathematics7mathematics
Fine Arts7fine arts
Computer Science And Engineering4computer science
Music4music
Photography And Commercial Art3commercial art
Conservation And Resource Management2environmental science
Design0graphic design

Number of programs and degrees for Ashland University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1,03124
Bachelor's degree50971
Award of less than 1 academic year2286
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years814
First-professional degree381
Doctor's degree352
Associate's degree62

Student Body

In 2005, Ashland University had a total enrollment of 6,472 students (4,854 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men40%
Women60%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate33%
Graduate64%
First Professional3%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White81%
Black10%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1914%
20-2113%
22-2413%
25-2917%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4913%
50-647%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio94%
Pennsylvania2%
New York1%
Michigan1%

Ashland University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time60 %

Ashland University Room and Board (2005)

Ashland University offers campus housing for 1,747 of its 4,854 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Ashland, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ashland University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,5501,95677%55228%
Men1,09582075%22027%
Women1,4551,13678%33229%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal470590
SAT Math470590
ACT Verbal1926
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite2025

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT32%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT93%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (419) 289-5052

Ashland University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 19,853
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 19,853
Room and board$ 7,314
Room charge$ 3,928
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,386
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,500

Financial Aid:
Ashland University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 301200)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (419) 289-5002

Ashland University Faculty

Ashland University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured8146
Non-tenured, but on tenure track5133
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1112

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
Instructorcalendar year2*5$44,232
All faculty totalcalendar year5$73,4186$49,814

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year39$71,25520$71,574
Associate professoracademic year44$58,20720$55,526
Assistant professoracademic year47$46,07937$46,999
Instructoracademic year8$42,0738$36,597
All faculty totalacademic year138$56,82885$53,809

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ashland University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BasketballGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total191110301
Football76076
Track262652
Basketball121325
Baseball17017
All Other Sports6071131

Ashland University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DESIGN
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Radio and Television

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Toxicology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
Psychology, General

Ashland University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ashland University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Ashland University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Ashland University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Ashland University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Ashland University Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Ashland University % students 40 years or older
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Ashland University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ashland University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Ashland University % students on athletic fin. aid
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Brethren Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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