Ashland University

Ashland University In pursuit of excellence, of purpose, of something greater 🦅
For more info, visit us at ashland.edu. Fifty-seven percent of the on-campus students are female.
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Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) is a mid-sized, private, comprehensive university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their studen

ts. Situated on a beautiful 135-acre campus with trees, brick walkways and flower gardens, Ashland University affords close proximity to the big city while offering the advantages of an intimate campus experience in a small-town setting. Deeply rooted in tradition, yet always moving forward, Ashland University provides unparalleled opportunities for students to learn, grow and find their place in the world. Students

Ashland University is home to nearly 2,200 full-time, undergraduate students. Ninety-two percent of these students are from Ohio, while students also come from 27 other states and 31 countries. The average ACT score for the 2010 freshman class was 22.9, while the average high school grade point average for that class was 3.37. The University’s total enrollment is nearly 6,500 students, and this includes graduate programs as well as off-campus centers in Cleveland, Columbus, Elyria, Mansfield, Massillon, Medina, Westlake and Detroit, Mich. Academics

The University features a strong academic reputation, offering more than 70 undergraduate majors including programs in finance, political science, toxicology, environmental science, dietetics, athletic training and digital media. In addition, it offers most traditional liberal arts majors as well as a wide range of majors in business and education. The education program, which offers pre-K through doctorate level courses, is one of the largest among institutions in Ohio. Academic programs are enhanced by an Honors Program and the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs. In addition to its traditional undergraduate studies, Ashland offers a master of American history and government degree program; a master of fine arts in creative writing degree program; a master of business administration degree program; a master of education degree program; a doctor of education degree program; master’s degrees and doctorate in theology through Ashland Theological Seminary; a bachelor of science in nursing program, and a bachelor’s plus program for students with a non-education degree who want to teach.

Campus color palette: floral edition 🎨🌸
06/11/2026

Campus color palette: floral edition 🎨🌸

Congratulations to the hundreds of AU students who earned Dean's List recognition for the 2026 spring semester! Click th...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to the hundreds of AU students who earned Dean's List recognition for the 2026 spring semester! Click the link for a list of all the honorees.

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is pleased to announce its Dean’s List honorees for

06/10/2026

The best education doesn't just make you better at your job—it makes you better in your other pursuits in life.

Learn from the professors behind our Political Science and History Pathway as they discuss the ideas, documents, and decisions that have shaped the world, and what students gain through the process of learning to think, write, and communicate well.

Watch the full conversation using the link below:
https://inpursuit.ashland.edu/roundtable-video/political-science-history-roundtable/

Ashland University is excited to be adding a unique program to its academic offerings—a minor in Sports Ministry! The ne...
06/09/2026

Ashland University is excited to be adding a unique program to its academic offerings—a minor in Sports Ministry! The new interdisciplinary program, designed for those who want to combine their passion for athletics with their commitment to faith and leadership, will be available starting in fall 2026.

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is adding a unique program to its academic offerings

Meet Rachel, an Exercise Science major and student-athlete pursuing her passion for helping others while making an impac...
06/09/2026

Meet Rachel, an Exercise Science major and student-athlete pursuing her passion for helping others while making an impact on campus and in the community. 💜💛🦅

Learn more about her story.

06/08/2026

At Ashland Theological Seminary, formation does not happen in a bubble. It happens in a room full of people asking hard questions together and leaving sharper for it.

What student Grace Wanjiku found at Ashland was a room of people with different perspectives who could disagree and still move toward each other. She describes it as a space where you agree, you disagree, and somehow still agree, in the best way.

Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/n0RV0kV3FD4

Attention graduates: Interested in commemorating your recent life milestone with a professional photograph from AU's com...
06/05/2026

Attention graduates: Interested in commemorating your recent life milestone with a professional photograph from AU's commencement ceremony? We photographed every single one of you who crossed the stage, nearly 500 in all. And, there are more than 1,000 images overall, sorted in various categories, that are available to browse and purchase at https://photos.ashland.edu/f564994816?shem=rimspwouoe,

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Congratulations to all those recognized at our Alumni Awards celebration, held a few weeks ago! From leading development...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to all those recognized at our Alumni Awards celebration, held a few weeks ago! From leading developmental disability services and advancing pediatric cancer research to mentoring generations of students and building award-winning careers, their achievements serve as a meaningful reminder of the lasting impact of the Ashland University community. 💜💛🦅

https://www.ashland.edu/news/six-graduates-three-facultystaff-honored-alumni-association-awards-ceremony

Join us in congratulating the Ashland Theological Seminary Class of 2026! 🎓💜💛
06/03/2026

Join us in congratulating the Ashland Theological Seminary Class of 2026! 🎓💜💛

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