Ashland University Acceptance Rate
Ashland, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,633
- Admitted
- 2,927
- Yield
- 17.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ashland University's acceptance rate has risen from 72.6% in 2014–15 to 80.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,172 to 3,633 (+15%) over that period.
Its 80.6% rate makes Ashland University more selective than about 41% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
Ashland University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,172 | 2,302 | 72.6% | 604 |
| 2015–16 | 3,087 | 2,369 | 76.7% | 587 |
| 2016–17 | 3,443 | 2,495 | 72.5% | 623 |
| 2017–18 | 3,118 | 2,292 | 73.5% | 617 |
| 2018–19 | 4,656 | 3,169 | 68.1% | 602 |
| 2019–20 | 4,349 | 3,095 | 71.2% | 613 |
| 2020–21 | 3,552 | 2,641 | 74.4% | 437 |
| 2021–22 | 4,318 | 3,023 | 70% | 699 |
| 2022–23 | 4,565 | 3,276 | 71.8% | 528 |
| 2023–24 | 3,633 | 2,927 | 80.6% | 519 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,055 | 1,647 | 80.1% |
| Men | 1,578 | 1,280 | 81.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 495–610 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 525–645 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 54% |
How Ashland University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ashland University's acceptance rate?
Ashland University's acceptance rate is 80.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,927 admitted of 3,633 applicants).
Is Ashland University test optional?
Ashland University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ashland University?
Ashland University received 3,633 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,927.
What SAT score do you need for Ashland University?
Admitted students at Ashland University typically scored 495–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 525–645 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ashland University getting harder to get into?
Ashland University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.6% in 2014–15 to 80.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.ashland.edu/.