Ashland University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
3%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ashland University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.0%(2,910)
Hispanic
3.7%(136)
African American
9.3%(342)
Asian
1.2%(45)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(19)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
2.7%(99)
Unknown
3.5%(128)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment5,286
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Ashland University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Ashland University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.3%(1,594)
Women
57.7%(2,175)

Gender Statistics

Men1,594

30% of total enrollment

Women2,175

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ashland University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 41% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.1%(564)
18-19
27.0%(842)
20-21
22.6%(705)
22-24
8.3%(260)
25+
24.1%(751)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(14)
22-24
16.8%(171)
25+
81.8%(834)

Age Diversity Insights

41%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ashland University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.0%(441)
Out-of-State
10.9%(56)
International
3.1%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State441

86% of student body

Out-of-State56

11% of student body

International16

3% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age