Ashland University
Ashland University is a private Christian university in Ashland, Ohio. 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.
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 | Carlos Campo |
Academic staff | 188 |
| Students | 6,662 |
| Location | , Ohio , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 135 acres (55 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – GMAC |
| Mascot | Tuffy the Eagle |
| Website | www |
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. Ashland Theological Seminary, a division of Ashland University, offers a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree as well as a number of master's degrees. Ashland is classified as a master's university with most graduate research being in a professional field.