Campus & Student Life at Ashland University

Home to about 3,148 undergraduates in 2020, Ashland is a small, private university located in Ashland, Ohio. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Ashland offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ashland can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ashland Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Ashland University is Affiliated With the Brethren Church Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Brethren Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Brethren Church Colleges and Universities.

Ashland Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Ashland. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ashland Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Ashland University

Ashland offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Ashland University

Ashland has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,148 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,310 (73.4%). Part-time attendance was 838 (26.6%).

Ashland University is Ranked #2,183 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ashland is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Ashland #2183 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ashland by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ashland Diversity Guide.

Ashland University Competes in the NCAA

Ashland has a total of 741 student athletes, 501 men and 240 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Ashland University Athletics