Ashland University, founded in 1878 in Ashland, Ohio, is a private school. From the start, it had strong support from the German Baptist Brethren Church and the local community. The 135 acre campus is very pretty, It is situated between two large cities, Cleveland and Columbus. In 1989 Ashland College transformed into Ashland University. Today, the university enrolls over 7,000 students.

Ashland University offers programs in Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, and Nursing and Health Sciences. Tuition fees for international students ranges from $29,940 to $37,500 per year (₹24,84,000 to ₹31,12,500). To apply, students need to submit their academic and show proof of English skills through tests like TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo. There are two main intakes: Fall (August to December) and Spring (January to May). The university is known for a small student-to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

To assist with the tuition expenses, Ashland University offers several scholarships for international students. Like Presidential Scholarship, gives up to $8,000 per year, the Test Achievement Scholarship with awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 dependent on ACT scores, the Referral Scholarship which empowers an eagle for $500 per year, and the Ash brook Scholarship capped at $2,000 annually for political science students. Graduates gain strong career support through internships, job counseling, and placement assistance with the Career Center. In the business, health care, education, and technology sectors, students, on average, start their careers with an annual starting salary of $63,000 (54.8 lakhs INR)