Ashland University
Former name | Ashland College (1878–1989) |
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| Motto | "Accent on the Individual" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1878 |
Religious affiliation | The Brethren Church |
| Endowment | $47.6 million (2020) |
| President | Jon Parrish Peede |
Academic staff | 188 |
| Students | 6,200 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 135 acres (55 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – G-MAC |
| Mascot | Tuffy the Eagle |
| Website | www |
Ashland University is a private university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The university consists of a 135-acre (55 ha) main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and northern Ohio. Ashland was founded in 1878 as Ashland College. It is affiliated with The Brethren Church.
In addition to a graduate school, the university consists of four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Schar College of Education, the Dauch College of Business and Economics, and the Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences and offers over 60 college majors. Ashland Theological Seminary, a division of Ashland University, offers a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree as well as master's degrees. Ashland is classified as a master's university with most graduate research being in a professional field.