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Ashland University
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Annual Tuition
$28,910
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
80.6%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
60.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$52,928
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Ashland University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Ashland, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $28,910, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 60.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
80.6%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$115,640
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
5.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$22,928
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$113,640
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$342,920
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Ashland University is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$28,910
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
72.2%
Success
60.4%
In-State Cost
$28,910
Age 25+ Students
24.1%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
1,282 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Ashland
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$793
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$815
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$938
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Ashland metropolitan area.