Ashland University's published cost of attendance is $43,434. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,489, middle-income families pay around $19,052, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,507.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $43,434 |
| Tuition and Fees | $31,210 |
| Room and Board | $13,568 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$21,446 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,988 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,489 |
| $30–48k | $17,893 |
| $48–75k | $19,052 |
| $75–110k | $24,229 |
| $110k+ | $26,507 |
Ashland University's published cost of attendance is $43,434. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,489, middle-income families pay around $19,052, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,507. Azimuth ranks Ashland University #820 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The institution participates in federal need-based aid programs and works with families to bridge the gap between sticker price and what they actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,110; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,855, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Ashland University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,855, placing Ashland University in the 45.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,672 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Ashland University in the 65.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Ashland University #736 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Ashland University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 161 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $73,222, representing 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 37 students with median 4-year earnings of $68,823, while Subject-Specific Teacher Education and Biology, General round out the top programs with 34 and 31 graduates respectively. These health and allied health programs anchor the institution's earnings profile and align with stable, in-demand career pathways in OH.
