Is Ashland University a Christian college?

Yes. Ashland University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Brethren Church (historic role).

What is Ashland University’s Compass Score?

77 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Ashland University?

Chapel is listed at Lower Chapel and Upper Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

Ashland University

Ashland, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Brethren Church (historic role) · Mennonite and Brethren

Real cost

Average price after aid $21,988 a year

Median debt at graduation: $25,000 (all students)

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Ashland University is a private, comprehensive university in Ashland, Ohio, guided by its Christian heritage and historically connected to the Brethren Church. Its Office of Christian Ministry lists weekly worship and study on campus, including Thursday night The Well and Wednesday Newman Nights in the Lower Chapel, a Sunday service by Five Stones Community Church, small groups and Bible studies, and mission trips each year. The university offers a religion minor and a Christian ministry minor, and its core includes a religion area.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

“Almost every night of the week you can find worship or study options on campus.”
Source: ashland.edu
“The Isaiah Project equips AU students to love and serve in the name of Jesus.”
Source: ashland.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Almost every night there are worship or study options on campus, including The Well on Thursdays at 8 p.m.

Source: ashland.edu

Where do I find community?

Small groups and Bible studies are offered, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

Source: ashland.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can serve through The Isaiah Project and join The Well's trips to partner with a local ministry center.

Source: ashland.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

65 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score61%
First-year retention 20% of score77%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,120 · ACT 22.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score14 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,063

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

81 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Two weekday worship services in the Lower Chapel: Newman Nights on Wednesday and The Well on Thursday.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Well: Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
  The Well worship is held Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
  “Newman Nights: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
  Newman Nights, a Catholic campus ministry worship night, is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
Not enough information:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (The Well and Newman Nights are held every week; the office says worship or study options are available almost every night.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Well: Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
  The Well worship is held Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
  “Newman Nights: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
  Newman Nights, a Catholic campus ministry worship night, is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
  “Almost every night of the week you can find worship or study options on campus. There are also service projects, mission trips and spiritual retreats throughout the year.”
  Worship, study, service, mission trips and retreats are offered through the year.
Not enough information:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Josh Sumpter, D.Min. Executive Director, Office of Christian Ministry; University Chaplain Lower Level - Jack & Deb Miller Chapel jsumpter@ashland.edu 419-289-5624”
  Josh Sumpter is Executive Director of the Office of Christian Ministry and University Chaplain.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Members of the Ashland University community may reserve Upper and Lower Chapel for events and gatherings.”
  The Upper and Lower Chapels are available for campus events.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 2 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredOffered as a minor or concentration (A religion minor (four classes) and a Christian ministry minor are offered.)
Sources (1)
1. Religion Minors | Ashlandashland.edu/religion-minors · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The religion minor is designed to fit into your schedule whatever your major and interests.”
  A religion minor is offered.
  “Then the minor in Christian ministry is for you.”
  A Christian ministry minor is offered.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Christian community

77 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Four Protestant ministry staff listed: University Chaplain, The Well Campus Minister, FCA Assistant Athletics Chaplain and Coalition for Christian Outreach Campus Minister. The Catholic campus minister is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Josh Sumpter, D.Min. Executive Director, Office of Christian Ministry; University Chaplain Lower Level - Jack & Deb Miller Chapel jsumpter@ashland.edu 419-289-5624”
  Josh Sumpter is Executive Director of the Office of Christian Ministry and University Chaplain.
  “The Well Campus Minister”
  A campus minister leads The Well.
  “ocm@ashland.edu 419-207-6100”
  The Office of Christian Ministry publishes a general email and phone number.
Partly:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Spiritual retreats are offered throughout the year; the lower level is recorded.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Almost every night of the week you can find worship or study options on campus. There are also service projects, mission trips and spiritual retreats throughout the year.”
  Worship, study, service, mission trips and retreats are offered through the year.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Small groups and Bible studies, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Coalition for Christian Outreach and The Well.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Small Groups and bible studies”
  Small groups and Bible studies are offered.
  “Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Tuesdays at 9 p.m. in Redwood Hall”
  Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
  “Five Stones Community Church: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Chapel”
  Five Stones Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Chapel.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Executive Director and University Chaplain leads the Office of Christian Ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Josh Sumpter, D.Min. Executive Director, Office of Christian Ministry; University Chaplain Lower Level - Jack & Deb Miller Chapel jsumpter@ashland.edu 419-289-5624”
  Josh Sumpter is Executive Director of the Office of Christian Ministry and University Chaplain.

Missions and service

83 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (The Office of Christian Ministry runs the Isaiah Project and community service opportunities.)
Sources (2)
1. Short-term Missions | Ashlandashland.edu/short-term-missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Isaiah Project equips AU students to love and serve in the name of Jesus.”
  The Isaiah Project, run by the Office of Christian Ministry, equips students to serve in Jesus' name.
2. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Members of the Ashland University community may reserve Upper and Lower Chapel for events and gatherings.”
  The Upper and Lower Chapels are available for campus events.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Several mission trips each year are listed: the Isaiah Project, the Newman immersion trip, the nursing Dominican Republic trip and The Well mystery trip.)
Sources (1)
1. Short-term Missions | Ashlandashland.edu/short-term-missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each year, the team works with local missionaries who share Christ by looking after the physical, mental and spiritual needs of the community.”
  A nursing team travels each year to a Dominican Republic mission.
  “The Well invites students to travel to an undisclosed location and partner with a local ministry center.”
  The Well runs a mission trip that partners with a local ministry center.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Partnerships with local ministry centres, including The Well's mystery trip partner ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. Short-term Missions | Ashlandashland.edu/short-term-missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Well invites students to travel to an undisclosed location and partner with a local ministry center.”
  The Well runs a mission trip that partners with a local ministry center.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (A Dominican Republic medical mission trip with local missionaries.)
Sources (1)
1. Short-term Missions | Ashlandashland.edu/short-term-missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each year, the team works with local missionaries who share Christ by looking after the physical, mental and spiritual needs of the community.”
  A nursing team travels each year to a Dominican Republic mission.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Short-term Missions | Ashlandashland.edu/short-term-missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Isaiah Project equips AU students to love and serve in the name of Jesus.”
  The Isaiah Project, run by the Office of Christian Ministry, equips students to serve in Jesus' name.

Strengths

Two weekday worship services and a Sunday service are held in the campus chapels, and worship or study is offered most nights.
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Well: Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
  The Well worship is held Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
  “Newman Nights: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
  Newman Nights, a Catholic campus ministry worship night, is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
  “Five Stones Community Church: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Chapel”
  Five Stones Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Chapel.
  “Almost every night of the week you can find worship or study options on campus. There are also service projects, mission trips and spiritual retreats throughout the year.”
  Worship, study, service, mission trips and retreats are offered through the year.
Mission trips occur each year, including the Isaiah Project and the nursing Dominican Republic trip.
Sources (1)
1. Short-term Missions | Ashlandashland.edu/short-term-missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Isaiah Project equips AU students to love and serve in the name of Jesus.”
  The Isaiah Project, run by the Office of Christian Ministry, equips students to serve in Jesus' name.
  “Each year, the team works with local missionaries who share Christ by looking after the physical, mental and spiritual needs of the community.”
  A nursing team travels each year to a Dominican Republic mission.
The core includes a Religion area, and religion and Christian ministry minors are offered.
Sources (2)
1. Core Curriculum | Ashlandashland.edu/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Classes in the Religion area of the Core will include at least one of the following SLOs”
  The core includes a Religion area with learning outcomes.
2. Religion Minors | Ashlandashland.edu/religion-minors · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The religion minor is designed to fit into your schedule whatever your major and interests.”
  A religion minor is offered.
  “Then the minor in Christian ministry is for you.”
  A Christian ministry minor is offered.

Concerns

Theology is offered as minors.
Sources (1)
1. Religion Minors | Ashlandashland.edu/religion-minors · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The religion minor is designed to fit into your schedule whatever your major and interests.”
  A religion minor is offered.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Christian Ministry (Jack & Deb Miller Chapel)

Address: Lower Level, Jack & Deb Miller Chapel, Ashland University, Ashland, OH (street address not published on the ministry page)
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, Upper Chapel and Lower Chapel (reservable)

Source: ashland.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, ashland.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Office of Christian Ministry

Sources (1)

Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Josh Sumpter, D.Min. Executive Director, Office of Christian Ministry; University Chaplain Lower Level - Jack & Deb Miller Chapel jsumpter@ashland.edu 419-289-5624”
Josh Sumpter is Executive Director of the Office of Christian Ministry and University Chaplain.
“Almost every night of the week you can find worship or study options on campus. There are also service projects, mission trips and spiritual retreats throughout the year.”
Worship, study, service, mission trips and retreats are offered through the year.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus

Service 2

Isaiah Project mission tripsOff campus
Short-term mission trips run through the Office of Christian Ministry.
ashland.edu
Dominican Republic medical mission tripOff campus
Spring break, each year
School of Nursing team working with local missionaries.
ashland.edu

Faith formation 1

Small groups and Bible studiesOn campus
Offered through the Office of Christian Ministry.
ashland.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
Tuesdays 9 PM
Campus group in Redwood Hall; an assistant athletics chaplain serves it.
ashland.edu, ashland.edu

Worship and prayer 1

The WellOn campus
Thursdays 8 PM
Campus worship and study time in the Lower Chapel.
ashland.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

Sunday4:30 PMLower Chapel · Catholic Mass, Catholic Campus Ministry.
Sunday10:30 AMUpper Chapel · Five Stones Community Church meets in the Upper Chapel.

Worship night 2

Thursday8:00 PMLower Chapel · The Well.
Wednesday7:00 PMLower Chapel · Newman Nights, a Catholic campus ministry worship night.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Office of Christian Ministry | Ashlandashland.edu/office-christian-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Well: Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
The Well worship is held Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
“Newman Nights: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
Newman Nights, a Catholic campus ministry worship night, is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
“Newman Nights: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel”
Newman Nights, a Catholic campus ministry worship night, is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Chapel.
“Five Stones Community Church: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Chapel”
Five Stones Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Chapel.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$16,489
$30,001–$48,000	$17,893
$48,001–$75,000	$19,052
$75,001–$110,000	$24,229
Over $110,000	$26,507

Full cost of attendance before aid: $43,434 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,123
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 48% · Women 52%
First-generation students College Scorecard	41%
Total students	4,143
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$21,988
Cost of attendance (per year)	$43,434
Median federal debt at graduation	$25,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	61%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	59%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	55%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	68%
First-year retention	77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$52,928
Admission rate	76%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $779 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	29%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1035–1208ACT 20–25

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1120
SAT reading & writing	505–610
SAT math	530–598
ACT composite	20–25
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 59 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Accounting	$80,065
Finance	$79,929
Nursing	$73,222
Business administration	$68,823
Marketing	$68,708
Biology	$62,624
Physiology and pathology	$61,199
Business (general)	$59,115
Political science	$57,165
Criminal justice	$53,386
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	$50,359
Kinesiology and exercise science	$49,744
Psychology	$47,671
Social work	$47,094
Secondary education	$45,115
History	$44,543
Public relations	$43,296
Special education	$43,052
Broadcasting	$42,929
Teacher education	$42,544

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Area studies, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, Computing and information science, Data Analytics, Design, Economics, Education (general), English, Entrepreneurship, Fine arts, Geology and earth science, Hospitality management, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, International relations, Journalism, Management information systems, Management science, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Nutrition Sciences, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Philosophy, Physics, Pre-law and legal studies, Religious studies, Romance languages, Security science, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Health professions	21%
Business	18%
Education	18%
Communication	11%
Biology	9%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	16%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	18%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$13,568
Sports	NCAA Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	14 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability office	About 7%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time	30%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$18,161IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 51% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)About 45 miles away · about 1 hour 15 minutes by car
Town population	18,911Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	ClevelandAbout 54 miles away · about 1 hour 20 minutes by car
Typical weather	26°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Ashland 2 SW, OH

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.24	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Ashland University a Christian college?: Yes. Ashland University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Brethren Church (historic role).
What is Ashland University’s Compass Score?: 77 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Ashland University?: Chapel is listed at Lower Chapel and Upper Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 201104
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Brethren Church
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Bible and theology

Christian community

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Strengths

Concerns

Campus ministry home

Office of Christian Ministry (Jack & Deb Miller Chapel)

Campus ministry

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Service 2

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 1

Worship and prayer 1

Chapel, worship and prayer

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Worship night 2

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