Top 10 Reasons to Study at Ashland University
1)
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
The Princeton Review recognizes Ashland as
one of the "Best in the Midwest" and U.S. News
& World Report has placed Ashland in the top tier
of Midwest institutions. |
2)
ACCENT ON THE INDIVIDUAL
This motto means you can expect personal attention
from faculty, staff and administration--from people who care
about your development as a student and as a person. |
3)
SAFETY
Ashland is rated as having the lowest violent crime
rate of any city its size in the state of Ohio. |
4)
ATMOSPHERE
Ashland, Ohio is a small, friendly city that gives
international students a great chance to experience traditional
American culture. We have had students say that living in
a small city means that they get to practice their English
more, and they have found that their English is better than
some of their friends that live in larger, multicultural cities. |
5)
SMALL CLASSES
A teacher/student ratio of 12/1 means students receive
the individual attention essential for educational growth. |
6)
CENTER FOR ENGLISH STUDIES (ACCESS)
Our
university intensive English program provides full-time language
instruction and the opportunity for conditional admission
to academic studies. |
7)
SUPPORT SERVICES
The International Student Services office is available
as a place of information and support for international students.
We will assist you with your responsibilities as F-1 or J-1
visa holder. An active International
Club provides social and cultural opportunities. |
8)
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION
All Ashland University
classes are taught by professors or professionals, and not
by teaching assistants. |
9)
LOCATION
Ashland is small city about an hour's drive from Ohio's
two largest cities, Cleveland and Columbus, and within a day's
drive to New York City, Niagara Falls, Chicago, Washington,
D.C., and Toronto, Canada. |
10)
FINANCIAL AID
98% of undergraduate students receive some kind of
financial aid. |
