Ashland University Featured as National College of Distinction

Based on its excellence in engaging students, its great teaching, a vibrant campus community and its successful outcomes, Ashland University has been named as a College of Distinction for 2017.

“We are very pleased to be identified as a College of Distinction and believe that this recognition illustrates some of the things that we do best on this campus,” said AU President Dr. Carlos Campo. “We focus on great teaching as well as placing an emphasis on engaging students both inside and outside of the classroom with exciting living and learning environments, and that is drawing some attention.” 

Ashland is one of only 14 Ohio college and universities listed in the Colleges of Distinction’s 2017 Guidebook, which is filled with profiles of schools as well as an abundance of tips, suggestions and information to help students and families navigate the long and complicated college search, admissions, orientation and financing processes.

A “college of distinction” university must be nominated by a high school guidance counselor, college administrators or the Colleges of Distinction selection team. The Colleges of Distinction methodology is a mix of qualitative and quantitative information related to four areas of evaluation and also uses quantitative data such as graduation rates, classroom size and other key stats that speak to the four distinctions. Qualitative information is gleaned from college admission experts around the country and includes interviews with senior administration, faculty, alumni and current students at each nominated college.Feedback is gathered from administrators at other colleges and high school counselors across the country, and the selection team visits each school to get a true feel for the campus.

Ashland University, ranked in the top tier of colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category for 2017, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) deeply values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.