For more than 130 years, Ashland University has been home to individuals striving for academic, professional and spiritual growth. Focused on rigorous academic pursuits, students of Ashland develop critical thinking, leadership and professional skills. Rooted in faith and tradition with an unwavering commitment toward accent on the individual, Ashland University offers students an environment that promotes values and respect toward each person and their spirituality. The one-on-one relationships with faculty and students, challenging programs and collective sense of community are a few of the reasons students cite for coming to, and staying at, Ashland University.