International | Ashland

Welcome, we’re excited that you’re considering studying in the United States at Ashland University! There are many reasons to choose Ashland University for your degree:

U.S. News & World Report named Ashland University as a “Best College” and “Best Value School” in 2022.
Ashland University is ranked as a Best Value School, which factors academic quality and net cost of attendance by U.S. News & World Report.
Ashland University is one of the most affordable private schools in the country.
More than 60 undergraduate academic programs
Our master’s degree programs do not require a GRE or GMAT entrance exam
Ashland offers conditional admission and an Intensive English Program for students who have low or no English proficiency exam scores.
Small classes - 13:1 student-faculty ratio.
Ashland is located within an hour of the largest cities in Ohio - Cleveland and Columbus. The campus is also within a day's drive of many of the great cities of the United States.

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Browse or search our programs to find the one that’s right for you.

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Steps to Apply

Complete an application for admission and pay the $50 USD non-refundable application fee.

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Submit transcripts and any other required documents for your program. No GRE or GMAT scores are needed for AU graduate programs!

On average, it takes 10-14 business days for an admission decision once we have all required documents.

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After admission, submit your passport and financial support documents.

Pay your $1,000 USD enrollment deposit (only refundable if your visa is denied and you submit proof of denial prior to the start of classes)

On average, it takes five to seven business days to issue your I-20.

Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions FAQs

Financial Aid FAQs

Undergraduate students - We offer undergraduate academic scholarships up to $11,500 USD per year for students with qualifying grade point averages. There is no additional application for this scholarship.
Graduate and doctoral students - Due to the lower cost per credit hour, we do not provide financial assistance or scholarships to our graduate students. Students are able to work on campus to help offset some of the costs.
Athletic - Determined and offered by the coach. You can complete a recruitment form to contact the athletic staff.
We do not offer full-tuition scholarships.

General FAQs

English Proficiency Requirements

English Proficiency Assessment	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs	Nursing & Doctorate Level Programs
TOEFL	67	79	84
IELTS	6.0	6.5	7.0
PTEA	50	55	59
DET	95	105	115

Medium of Instruction is not an acceptable English proficiency waiver

Application & Admissions Criteria

Application Requirements:

Online Application
Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

Minimum GPA Required: 2.5
Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Secondary or Equivalent

English Proficiency:

Not Required

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

Tuition and Fees: $13,900
Living Expenses: $12,520
Other: $3,951
TOTAL: $30,371

Application Requirements:

Online Application
Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

Minimum GPA Required: 2.5
Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Secondary or Equivalent

English Proficiency:

TOEFL: 67
IELTS: 6.0
PTE: 50
DET: 95

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

Tuition and Fees: $27,720
Living Expenses: $12,520
Other: $3,676
TOTAL: $43,916

*Does Not Include Bachelor Degree Program in Nursing

Application Requirements:

Online Application
Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

Minimum GPA Required: 3.0
Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Secondary or Equivalent

English Proficiency

TOEFL: 84
IELTS: 7.0
PTE: 59
DET: 115

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

Tuition and Fees: $25,080
Living Expenses: $6,000
Other: $6,361
TOTAL: $37,441

Application Requirements:

Online Application
Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

Minimum GPA Required: 3.0
Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Bachelor's Degree - All Prerequisites Met

English Proficiency

TOEFL: 84
IELTS: 7.0
PTE: 59
DET: 115

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

Tuition and Fees: $25,860
Living Expenses: $6,000
Other: $6,371
TOTAL: $38,231

Application Requirements:

Online Application
Official Education Credentials and Transcripts
Resume

Academic Requirements:

Minimum GPA Required: 2.75
Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Work Experience Required: 2 Years

English Proficiency

TOEFL: 79
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 55
DET: 105

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

Tuition and Fees: $11,460
Living Expenses: $6,000
Other: $3,551
TOTAL: $21,011

Application Requirements:

Online Application
Official Education Credentials and Transcripts
Resume

Academic Requirements:

Minimum GPA Required: 3.0
Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Work Experience Required: 2 Years

English Proficiency

TOEFL: 79
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 55
DET: 105

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

Tuition and Fees: $36,420
Living Expenses: $6,000
Other: $4,211
TOTAL: $46,631

Application Requirements:

Online Application
Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

Minimum GPA Required: 2.75
Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Bachelor's Degree

English Proficiency

TOEFL: 79
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 55
DET: 105

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

Tuition and Fees: $9,300
Living Expenses: $6,000
Other: $3,551
TOTAL: $18,851

Application Requirements:

Online Application
Official Education Credentials and Transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's Degree Transcripts)
Two Letters of Reference
Resume
Five-Page Writing Sample

Academic Requirements:

Minimum GPA Required: 2.75
Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Master's Degree

English Proficiency

TOEFL: 84
IELTS: 7.0
PTE: 59
DET: 115

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

Tuition and Fees: $11,940
Living Expenses: $6,000
Other: $3,683
TOTAL: $21,623

Contact Information

419-289-5738
international@ashland.edu

Vanessa Toth
Assistant Director of International Admissions
419-289-5742

Allison Gilbert
International Admissions Representative
419-207-6921

Mailing Address:
Ashland University
International Admissions
401 College Ave.
Ashland, Ohio, USA 44805

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International Admissions

On this page:

Find Your Academic Program

Take a Virtual Tour

Steps to Apply

Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions FAQs

Financial Aid FAQs

General FAQs

English Proficiency Requirements

Application & Admissions Criteria

Contact Information

On this page:

Find Your Academic Program

Take a Virtual Tour

Steps to Apply

Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions FAQs

Do you offer application fee waivers?

Is there an enrollment deposit?

How long does it take to get an admission decision?

What are Ashland University's admissions requirements?

Do you require transcript evaluations and/or official documents for an admission decision or I-20 issuance?

How do I submit the I-901?

How long are the visa appointment wait times?

When will my Student and Exchange Visitor's Information System (SEVIS) Transfer go through?

Which session should I apply to?

Can I delay my start date?

Financial Aid FAQs

Do you offer scholarships?

Are international students eligible for Financial Aid?

Can I work on campus?

General FAQs

How many international students attend Ashland University?

What in-person STEM programs do you offer?

Can my spouse and/or child(ren) join me in the US?

English Proficiency Requirements

Application & Admissions Criteria

Intensive English Program

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Traditional Nursing Program

Accelerated Nursing Program

Traditional MBA Program

One-Year International MBA Program

M.Ed. Programs

Doctorate of Education in Leadership Studies Program

Contact Information