Ashland University Average GPA (3.6) & Acceptance Rate (76%)

Q: What percent of applicants does Ashland University accept?

Ashland University's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,914 of 3,814 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA do most Ashland University students have?

64% of Ashland University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.6, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 505–610 reading and writing, 530–598 math

ACT, middle 50%: 20–25 composite

Average net price: $21,971 a year (2022–23)

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Ashland University average GPA

Ashland University reported an average high school GPA of 3.6 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	22.4%
3.75–3.99	23%
3.50–3.74	18.6%
3.25–3.49	13.4%
3.00–3.24	10.8%
2.50–2.99	9.6%
2.00–2.49	2.2%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Ashland University reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Ashland University acceptance rate

Ashland University admitted 2,914 of 3,814 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ashland University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Ashland, Ohio, with 2,977 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Ashland University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	505	560	610
SAT Math	530	560	598
ACT Composite	20	22	25
ACT English	18	22	25
ACT Math	18	23	26

7% submitted SAT scores and 48% submitted ACT scores, as Ashland University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Ashland University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Ashland University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Ashland University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,971 a year at Ashland University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Ashland University?

It would be within the usual range there: 36% of Ashland University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 76% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What percent of applicants does Ashland University accept?

Ashland University's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,914 of 3,814 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How hard is it to get into Ashland University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ashland University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Ashland University?

Check Ashland University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ashland University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 48% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do most Ashland University students have?

64% of Ashland University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What GPA does Ashland University look for?

Ashland University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.6, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What are Ashland University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Ashland University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 505–610 in reading and writing and 530–598 in math; ACT composite 20–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Ashland University?

A lot: Ashland University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Ashland University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,971 a year at Ashland University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Ashland University?

Yes. Ashland University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Ashland University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Ashland UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Ashland University Common Data Set 2023–24Ashland University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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