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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Ashland University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.56
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Ashland University?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Ashland accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,633 people applied and 2,933 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1647 / 2055 (80%)
Men
1280 / 1578 (81%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Ashland University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Ashland University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Ashland University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Ashland considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Ashland University?

3.56
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Ashland University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.56.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
22%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
2%

Ashland is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

48%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1050
75th Percentile
1280

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