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Ashland University is a private, non-profit university located in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The main campus is spread across an area of 120 acres. There are also several satellite campuses located throughout central and northern Ohio. It was founded in the year 1878. Ashland confers degrees at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels to its students. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Ashland University’s athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division II. They are known as the Eagles and compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Some notable alumni of Ashland University are John Telich, sports anchor; Madalyn Murray O'Hair, founder of American Atheists; and Bon-Moo Koo, CEO of LG Group.
Ashland University is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Ashland, OH. 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.
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 hospitality, business and management, and education and teaching.
Ashland University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 450 to 560 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 480 and 580.
Some professors at Ashland University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 6,493 students (4,988 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Ashland University.
Dorm living is common. Ashland University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Ashland University
401 College Ave
Ashland, OH 44805
General Phone: (419) 289-4142
http://www.ashland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 843 | curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, educational administration, early childhood education, education of disabled, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, gifted and talended education, ... |
| Business And Management | 605 | business management, business, retail, marketing, finance, fashion merchandising, accounting, financial management, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 145 | theology, ministry, pastoral counseling, religion, bible studies, religious education, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 79 | patient counseling, psychology |
| Hospitality | 78 | hospitality management |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | political science, creative writing, general studies, history, English, international relations, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Office And Administration | 61 | general office occupations, office management |
| Media | 27 | radio and television, communication studies, journalism, journalism courses |
| Science | 26 | biology, exercise physiology, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | nursing administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | family studies, social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies, nutrition sciences, dietitian, recreational therapy |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama, stagecraft |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Ashland University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 878 | 24 |
| Bachelor's degree | 610 | 75 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 370 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 82 | 5 |
| First-professional degree | 46 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 35 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 3 |
In 2007, Ashland University had a total enrollment of 6,493 students (4,988 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 35% |
| Graduate | 62% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 93% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Ashland University offers campus housing for 1,750 of its 4,988 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,977 | 2,462 | 83% | 648 | 26% |
| Men | 1,338 | 1,069 | 80% | 273 | 26% |
| Women | 1,639 | 1,393 | 85% | 375 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,006 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,006 |
| Room and board | $ 8,374 |
| Room charge | $ 4,498 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,876 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,536 |
Financial Aid:
Ashland University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 301200)
Ashland University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 87 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $46,097 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $59,335 | 4 | $46,097 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $78,068 | 19 | $74,974 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $60,658 | 24 | $60,954 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $50,284 | 36 | $49,270 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $44,428 | 14 | $41,959 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 134 | $62,030 | 93 | $56,436 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 192 | 109 | 301 |
| Football | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| Track | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 59 | 63 | 122 |
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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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 - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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 Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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
Biochemistry
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ashland University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Brethren Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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