Ashland University offers 134 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 13 major programs - 5 Masters, 1 Doctorate, and 7 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2024 tuition & fees is $26,390 for undergraduate programs and $7,776 for graduate programs.

Total 1,087 students out of total 4,174 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 269 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.

Ashland University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School NameAshland University
TypeFour-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Address401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH
Online Students1,087 Enrolled Online Exclusively
1,496 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$26,390
Graduate Tuition & Fees$7,776
Student to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)
Online Degree Programs
Total13 Programs
Masters5 Programs
Doctorate1 Programs
Post-Graduate7 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Ashland University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. The tuition & fees is $26,390 for all students. For graduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees is $7,776 for all students.

The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $940 for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $648 for all students.

Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate$21,965$23,060$23,090$24,140$26,390
Graduate$6,540$6,444$6,972$7,656$7,776
Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate$940$940$940$940$940
Graduate$545$537$581$638$648

Online Programs By Area of Study

Ashland University offers 134 degree programs through Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 13 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 5 Masters, 1 Doctorate, 7 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.

The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
CertificateAssociatesBachelors MastersDoctorate Post-Graduate
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 517
Overall Programs4485 2777

Majors and number of completers

The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Organizational CommunicationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health CommunicationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMONLY IN CLASSROOM NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Educational/Instructional TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDONLY IN CLASSROOM NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Art Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
English/Language Arts Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Mathematics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Computer Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Exercise PhysiologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Nursing PracticeNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 14

Distance Learning Program Student Population

At Ashland University, there are 4,174 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,583 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,087 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,496 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,174
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,087
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,496
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,591

By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 1,087 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 877 Ohio Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 207 students living in the U.S. States other than Ohio, and 3 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,087
Ohio Resident877
Other State In U.S.207
Outside of U.S.3
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,087
Undergraduate425
Graduate662
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses425
Degree/Certificate Seeking190
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking235

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