How this school serves students from different economic backgrounds, including Pell students, first-generation pathways, and long-term mobility outcomes.
Ashland University admits about 76.4% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,035 and 1,208, and ACT scores typically fall between 20 and 25. Among enrolled undergraduates, 28.8% receive Pell Grants and 40.9% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 27.8% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Ashland University #855 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a campus where access remains relatively open. The six-year graduation rate is 60.6%, with 59.2% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. First-year retention stands at 76.5%. Azimuth ranks Ashland University #1132 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $38,300 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 26.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects Ashland University's ability to serve a broad student population — including substantial numbers of Pell-eligible and first-generation undergraduates — while supporting them toward earnings outcomes that compare favorably with peer institutions. This combination of access at scale and positive outcomes for low-income students positions the institution as a meaningful pathway for students seeking both affordability and long-term financial stability.
Ashland University admits about 76.4% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,035 and 1,208, and ACT scores typically fall between 20 and 25. Among enrolled undergraduates, 28.8% receive Pell Grants and 40.9% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 27.8% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Ashland University #855 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a campus where access remains relatively open. The six-year graduation rate is 60.6%, with 59.2% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. First-year retention stands at 76.5%. Azimuth ranks Ashland University #1132 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $38,300 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 26.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects Ashland University's ability to serve a broad student population — including substantial numbers of Pell-eligible and first-generation undergraduates — while supporting them toward earnings outcomes that compare favorably with peer institutions. This combination of access at scale and positive outcomes for low-income students positions the institution as a meaningful pathway for students seeking both affordability and long-term financial stability.
Ashland University admits about 76.4% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,035 and 1,208, and ACT scores typically fall between 20 and 25. Among enrolled undergraduates, 28.8% receive Pell Grants and 40.9% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 27.8% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Ashland University #855 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a campus where access remains relatively open. The six-year graduation rate is 60.6%, with 59.2% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. First-year retention stands at 76.5%. Azimuth ranks Ashland University #1132 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $38,300 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 26.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects Ashland University's ability to serve a broad student population — including substantial numbers of Pell-eligible and first-generation undergraduates — while supporting them toward earnings outcomes that compare favorably with peer institutions. This combination of access at scale and positive outcomes for low-income students positions the institution as a meaningful pathway for students seeking both affordability and long-term financial stability.
