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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.

Tell us a little bit about yourself and we’ll follow up with information.

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Steps to Apply

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Apply

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

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Submit Transcripts

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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Submit Documents

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.

English Proficiency Requirements

English Proficiency
Program TOEFL IELTS PTEA DET
Intensive English (ACCESS) Not Required
Undergraduate 67 6.0 50 95
Graduate 79 6.5 55 105
Nursing & Doctorate 84 7.0 59 115

Medium of Instruction is not an acceptable English proficiency waiver

International Student Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

International students studying under F-1 student visas are required by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to show a minimum financial ability during the admissions process in order to qualify for the issuance of a Form I-20 from the US institution. To learn more about the required financial ability of international students on F-1 student visas, please utilize Study in the States resources on Financial Ability.

Application & Admissions Criteria

Application & Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions FAQs

Financial Aid FAQs

General FAQs

Contact Information

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

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