Ashland University

401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH 44805
http://www.ashland.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1878
Religious AffiliationBrethren Church
Undergrad Students2,791
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineRolling
Application FeeN/A
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition21,430
Room/Board7,791
Services
Associated FirmsProgressive Insurance, Board of Education, Enterprise Rental Car
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsAshbrook Center for Public Affairs, Gill Center for Economics, Telego Center for Educational Improvement, Ashland Theological Seminary
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsAshbrook Center for Public Affairs, Gill Center for Economics, Telego Center for Educational Improvement, Ashland Theological Seminary
Periodical Subs504
# of Books305,288
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months49%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities7%
Students in sororities13%
Campus Size130 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing78%
College housing typescoed dorms (32%), women's dorms (36%), men's dorms (18%), fraternity housing (6%), apartment for single students (8%)
Popular EventsSpringfest, Arctic Blast, Hope Fellowship, Banana Split, Greek Week
Nearest AirportCleveland (75), Akron (75)
Nearest TrainMansfield (16)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations96
# of fraternities3
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities7%
Students in sororities13%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Collegian (weekly during Fall & Spring semesters)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Beta Chi, Alpha Gamma Omega Nu, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Psi Omega, Ashbrook Scholar Program, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Mu Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Kappa Omicron Nu, Lambda Alpha Epsilon, National Residence Hall Honorary, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Sigma Tau, Pi Sigma Iota, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Rho Lambda, Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Adventure Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, HOPE Fellowship, Newman Campus Ministry, The Well, Campus-Wide Convocations, Religion Club, Life at Lunch Mid-Week Chapel
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Club, Black Student Union
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) American Marketing Association, Association for Computing Machinery, Council for Exceptional Children, Family and Consumer Sciences Club, Financial Management Association, French Club, Geology Club, Hospitality Club, Institution of Management Accountants, Mathematical Association of America, Ohio Collegiate Music Ed. of Association, Philosophy Club, Psychology Club, Social Work Club, Spanish Club, Sports Sciences Club, Students in Free Enterprise, Teacher Education Scholars, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Psi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Zeta, Phi Mu, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Drop of a Hat Players, Eagle Elite Dance Team, Footlighters, IMANI, Jazz Ensemble, Marching/Pep Band, University Choir, Women's Chorus, Campus Activities Board, Homecoming Committee, House Councils, Judicial Board, Residential Housing Association, Student Senate, Black Student Union, Cheerleaders, Circle K, College Republicans, Community Day Care, Habitat For Humanity, International Club, Sports Club Council, The Collegian, Literature Club, Fine Whispers, WRDL 88. 9 FM, WRDL TV-2, Ashland Leadership, Career Assistants, Eagle Educators, Orientation Team, Proud, Student Ambassadors, Women's Leadership Development