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Established in 1878, Ashland University was originally known as Ashland College. Its first classes were held on September 17, 1879, with around 75 students and eight faculty members. It gained university status in 1989 and adopted its current name at that time. The university campus covers more than 100 acres in Ashland, Ohio. AU also has a number of satellite campuses throughout northern and central Ohio. It is divided into the following academic schools and colleges:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Dwight Schar College of Education
- Graduate School
- Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
There are several fraternities and sororities at AU. Some of the Greek organizations here are Alpha Phi, Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Mu, Beta Beta Beta, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Kappa Psi and Delta Zeta. In addition, the university also sponsors many student clubs and organizations, such as the Adventure Club, American Marketing Association, Anime Club, Criminal Justice Club, French Club, Hospitality Management Student Association and the Social Work Club.
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Campus Location401 College Ave
Ashland, OH 44805
USA
Main Tel: (419) 289-4142
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Ashland University HighlightsWhere Ashland University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Brethren Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, religion and philosophy, hospitality, and business and management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 1,001 | 27 | | Bachelor | 564 | 72 | | < 1 year certificate | 181 | 5 | | 1-2 year certificate | 120 | 5 | | 26 | 2 | | Associate | 9 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Ashland University was 6,493 in 2007-2008 (5,552 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 38% of enrolled students and graduate students are 62%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 24,342 | | Room | $ 4,768 | | Board | $ 4,108 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 2,595 |
Financial Aid: Ashland University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 132 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 77 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 24 |
Housing and MealsAshland University provides on-campus housing for 1,750 of its 5,552 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Ashland University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Ashland University is in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Ashland University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 192 male students received the aid (men were 64% of those receiving aid) and 109 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 36% of students receiving such aid) .
Ashland University Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 81% | | Women | 82% | | All | 82% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-560 | | Math | 460-570 | | Writing | 440-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (552 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) DESIGN (1 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (8 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (839 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Computer Teacher Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (19 awarded) - Human Development and Family Studies
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (3 awarded) HOSPITALITY (52 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (43 awarded) - American History (United States)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MEDIA (27 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Radio and Television
MUSIC (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (11 awarded) - Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (26 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Nutrition Sciences
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (31 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (11 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (148 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (31 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Exercise Physiology
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
- Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (23 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (67 awarded) - Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
- Psychology
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