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Ashland University Business Programs

Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ashland, OH. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Ashland University Rankings

Ashland University is featured in these rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#25 of 231	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#129 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#752 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Ashland University?

Contact information for Ashland University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805
Phone:	8008821548
Website:	www.ashland.edu/
Admissions:	www.ashland.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.ashland.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Ashland University?

You can apply to Ashland University online at: https://www.ashland.edu/apply-ashland-university

Ashland University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Ashland University

Here’s what Ashland University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Ashland University?

Ashland University admits 76%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 48% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Ashland University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 505 and 610. Math scores were between 530 and 598.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1035 to 1208. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Ashland University ranged between 20 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Ashland University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,777	1,338	75%
Women	2,015	1,566	78%

Can I Afford Ashland University?

The average net price after aid at Ashland University is $21,994. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$29,940
In-State Fees	$1,270
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,940
Out-of-State Fees	$1,270
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$31,210
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$31,210

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 16% of students at Ashland University receive some form of financial aid (513 students).

Nearly 70% of students at Ashland University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,266 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,184.

Student Loan Debt

38% of Ashland University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,768 per year.

Ashland University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,517 students enrolled at Ashland University. Ashland University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,250 undergraduate students at Ashland University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ashland University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	27
Black or African American	168
Hispanic	92
White	1,788
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Two or More Races	78
Non-Resident	45

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Ashland University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	385
Louisiana	20
West Virginia	10
Pennsylvania	8
Michigan	7

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Ashland University Graduate Student Diversity

1,020 of Ashland University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Ashland University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ashland University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	13
Black or African American	134
Hispanic	23
White	685
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	21
Non-Resident	105

Online Learning at Ashland University

Ashland University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,238 undergraduate students at Ashland University took at least one online class — of those, 165 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 246 students took at least one online class and 712 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Ashland University

Below are the business degree programs are offered by Ashland University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	17	115	—	132
Accounting and Related Services	25	—	—	25
Business/Commerce, General	21	—	—	21
Finance and Financial Management Services	13	—	—	14
Marketing	14	—	—	14
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	5	—	—	5
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	4	—	—	4
International Business	2	—	—	2
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	2	—	—	2
Hospitality Administration/Management	1	—	—	1
Human Resources Management and Services	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Ashland University

Ashland University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Ashland University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.