Academics
- Graduation Rate60%
- Majors Available109
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate73%
AP Credit Policy
Credit may be awarded for students who score a 3.0 or higher on A.P. Exams. Please visit www.ashland.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements to see which scores on various A.P. and I.B. Tests translate into AU course credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Art History | 3 | Not available | ART 150 |
Biology | 3 | 4 | Not available |
Calculus AB | 3 | Not available | Math 205 |
Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | Math 205 & Math 206 |
Chemistry | 4 | Not available | Chem 103 & 104 |
3 | Not available | Chem 103 | |
Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | 6 | Not available |
3 | 3 | Not available | |
Computer Science A | 4 | 9 | CS 121 CS 122 and CS 230 |
3 | 6 | CS 121 and CS 122 | |
Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 140 |
English Language and Composition | 5 | 6 | ENG 101 & ENG 102 |
4 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
English Literature and Composition | 5 | 6 | ENG 101 & ENG 102 |
4 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIO 110 |
European History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 251 & FREN 252 |
German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER 261 & GER 262 |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Latin | 4 | 6 | LTN 110 & LTN 210 |
3 | 3 | LTN 110 | |
Macroeconomics | 4 | Not available | ECON 233 |
Microeconomics | 4 | Not available | ECON 232 |
Music Aural Subscore | 5 | 6 | MUSIC 227 and MUSIC 228 |
4 | 3 | MUSIC 227 | |
Music Non-Aural Subscore | 4 | 3 | MUSIC 259 |
5 | 6 | MUSIC 259 and MUSIC 260 | |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHYS 206 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | Physics 205 |
Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSYC 101 |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 271 & SPAN 272 |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 372 & SPAN 373 |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 208 |
United States Government and Politics | 5 | 6 | Not available |
3 | 3 | Not available | |
United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 212 |
World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
5 | 6 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- American History (United States)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Art Teacher Education
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Analytics
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Teacher Education
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Communication
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
I
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Journalism, Other
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
N
- Nursing Practice
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Office Management and Supervision
- Organizational Communication, General
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Radio and Television
- Reading Teacher Education
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Retailing and Retail Operations
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Communication
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Toxicology
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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