Applying to Ashland

Acceptance RateSAT Median
80.57% 1,080
Ashland University's acceptance rate is 80.57% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,633 students applied and 2,927 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Ashland.
Ashland's acceptance rate places 24th out of 71 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,080 and the ACT score is 22 at Ashland. Ashland's SAT score ranks 26th out of 41 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Ashland, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Ashland University is 80.57% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.73%. 1,578 men and 2,055 women applied to Ashland and 1,280 men and 1,647 women students were accepted.
Among them, 246 men and 273 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Ashland.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Ashland
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,6331,5782,05500
Admitted2,9271,2801,64700
Enrolled51924627300
Acceptance Rate 80.57%81.12%80.15%--
Yield 17.73%19.22%16.58%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Ashland University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 9 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 278 students (54%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Ashland.
The median SAT score is 1,080 with 510 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 495. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 645 and 25th percentile is 525 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Ashland. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Ashland University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Ashland
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total102010801255
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing495510610
SAT Math525570645
ACT Composite202225
ACT Math192225
ACT English192125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Ashland University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 519 first-year students enrolled in Ashland. The proportion of full-time students is 98.84% and part-time students is 1.16%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.40% and women students is 52.60%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Ashland.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Ashland
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total51924627300
Full-time51324426900
Part-time62400
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA,
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Ashland. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ashland University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Ashland Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestNot Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $30 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Ashland.
Admission Information for Applying to Ashland
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$30
Admission Informationhttps://www.ashland.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.ashland.edu/apply-ashland-university
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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