Ashland University

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Summary

Ashland University is a mid-sized, private, comprehensive university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University 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.

Situated on a beautiful 135-acre campus with trees, brick walkways and flower gardens, Ashland University affords close proximity to the big city while offering the advantages of an intimate campus experience in a small-town setting. Deeply rooted in tradition, yet always moving forward, Ashland University provides unparalleled opportunities for students to learn, grow and find their place in the world.

Students

Ashland University is home to nearly 2,200 full-time, undergraduate students. Ninety-two percent of these students are from Ohio, while students also come from 27 other states and 31 countries. Fifty-seven percent of the on-campus students are female. The average ACT score for the 2010 freshman class was 22.9, while the average high school grade point average for that class was 3.37. The University's total enrollment is nearly 6,500 students, and this includes graduate programs as well as off-campus centers in Cleveland, Columbus, Elyria, Mansfield, Massillon, Medina, Westlake and Detroit, Mich.

Academics

The University features a strong academic reputation, offering more than 70 undergraduate majors including programs in finance, political science, toxicology, environmental science, dietetics, athletic training and digital media. In addition, it offers most traditional liberal arts majors as well as a wide range of majors in business and education. The education program, which offers pre-K through doctorate level courses, is one of the largest among institutions in Ohio. Academic programs are enhanced by an Honors Program and the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs.

In addition to its traditional undergraduate studies, Ashland offers a master of American history and government degree program; a master of fine arts in creative writing degree program; a master of business administration degree program; a master of education degree program; a doctor of education degree program; master's degrees and doctorate in theology through Ashland Theological Seminary; a bachelor of science in nursing program, and a bachelor's plus program for students with a non-education degree who want to teach.


Contact information

Mailing address:
Ashland University
401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH 44805

Website: ashland.edu

Phone: 419-289-4142

Email: [email protected]


Organization details

EIN: 340714626

CEO/President: Dr. Carlos Campo

Chairman: James H. Hess

Board size: 28

Founder:

Ruling year: 1949

Tax deductible: Yes

Fiscal year end: 05/31

Member of ECFA: No

Member of ECFA since:


Purpose

Ashland University aspires to be a nationally recognized, private university where traditions of excellence are fostered and students discern their life calling and thrive.


Mission statement

Ashland University, guided by our Christian heritage, is a comprehensive, private university that provides a transformative learning experience, shaping graduates who work, serve and lead with integrity in their local, national, and global communities.


Statement of faith

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Transparency grade

D

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Colleges/Universities

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating259 of 111030 of 126
Fund acquisition rating534 of 111157 of 126
Resource allocation rating68 of 11114 of 126
Asset utilization rating566 of 111075 of 126

According to the organization's Form 990, it received $3,490,450 in government grants in 2023.


Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
13%12%4%6%10%29%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
2%2%1%1%2%2%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
18%18%37%24%18%8%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
2%2%2%2%2%2%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
82%82%63%76%82%92%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
84%94%93%93%92%91%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
98%106%81%86%91%99%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
81%99%75%80%83%90%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
2%-6%19%14%9%1%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
2%-4%16%11%8%1%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
13%4%5%5%6%6%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
0.520.450.460.440.500.51
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
2.612.332.032.092.322.52
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
1.411.050.940.911.161.29
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
8.233.875.213.934.394.18
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.120.260.190.250.230.24
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
7.508.4310.369.777.977.07
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
24%32%30%35%37%40%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
11%19%19%21%24%27%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
151%151%151%148%125%118%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20232022202120202019
Cash$35,502,784$49,111,121$55,958,546$37,563,863$30,652,289
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$38,769,309$47,928,547$28,133,989$24,627,434$18,358,276
Short-term investments$56,879,025$57,616,763$58,605,080$49,908,375$48,715,660
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$131,151,118$154,656,431$142,697,615$112,099,672$97,726,225
Long-term investments$6,637,599$3,474,162$2,947,664$2,985,550$3,253,388
Fixed assets$162,657,764$150,002,824$143,927,017$142,637,332$142,859,088
Other long-term assets$5,383,074$5,951,417$8,492,939$2,487,396$2,713,199
Total long-term assets$174,678,437$159,428,403$155,367,620$148,110,278$148,825,675
Total assets$305,829,555$314,084,834$298,065,235$260,209,950$246,551,900
 
Liabilities20232022202120202019
Payables and accrued expenses$19,552,873$15,512,394$12,183,336$9,042,346$11,056,566
Other current liabilities$14,361,291$14,173,332$24,168,123$16,481,726$12,308,403
Total current liabilities$33,914,164$29,685,726$36,351,459$25,524,072$23,364,969
Debt$59,442,291$60,873,671$62,232,132$63,719,398$66,078,389
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$3,854,719$4,741,576$5,861,275$7,664,353$8,237,598
Total long-term liabilities$63,297,010$65,615,247$68,093,407$71,383,751$74,315,987
Total liabilities$97,211,174$95,300,973$104,444,866$96,907,823$97,680,956
 
Net assets20232022202120202019
Without donor restrictions$121,289,783$114,416,549$102,634,221$92,632,681$91,849,160
With donor restrictions$87,328,598$104,367,312$90,986,148$70,669,446$57,021,784
Net assets$208,618,381$218,783,861$193,620,369$163,302,127$148,870,944
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20232022202120202019
Total contributions$23,561,229$66,347,850$36,070,768$25,500,204$9,933,709
Program service revenue$103,626,937$109,621,447$111,803,827$115,675,595$115,296,054
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$3,761,841$3,841,080$4,817,315$1,840,600$2,802,032
Other revenue($230,146)($395,599)($1,274,148)$105,151($409,560)
Total other revenue$107,158,632$113,066,928$115,346,994$117,621,346$117,688,526
Total revenue$130,719,861$179,414,778$151,417,762$143,121,550$127,622,235
 
Expenses20232022202120202019
Program services$129,827,604$135,328,470$121,189,786$119,416,009$115,198,814
Management and general$5,764,617$6,939,715$7,111,902$8,447,906$8,137,616
Fundraising$2,756,916$2,549,574$2,265,699$2,568,573$2,895,970
Total expenses$138,349,137$144,817,759$130,567,387$130,432,488$126,232,400
 
Change in net assets20232022202120202019
Surplus (deficit)($7,629,276)$34,597,019$20,850,375$12,689,062$1,389,835
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets($7,629,276)$34,597,019$20,850,375$12,689,062$1,389,835

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Dr Carlos CampoPresident$465,037
Jeffrey Sikkenga ExecutiveDirector, Ashbrook Center$235,311
Patrick Ewing VP ofFacilities Mgmt & Planning$232,197
Sivakumar VenkataramanayProfessor$231,126
Marc PasterisVP of Finance & CFO$202,980
Amiel JarstferProvost$201,035
Robert StollAssociate Professor$198,398
Chad KiferDirector, Dev & Strategic Partners$189,845
Amy KlingerProfessor$178,529
Robert PoolVP of Student Affairs$174,732
Keith Ramsdell VP ofEnrollment Mgmt & Marketing$170,194
John ByronDean of Seminary (exit 5/23)$135,413

Compensation data as of: 5/31/2023


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History

Founded in 1878 as Ashland College, the name of the institution was changed to Ashland University on May 12, 1989. This change was a practical and logical step based on the many diverse undergraduate, graduate and professional programs offered by the institution. Ashland continues to have a rich tradition as a private, comprehensive institution preparing students for exciting professions and careers. The University consists of four academic colleges -- College of Arts & Sciences, Dauch College of Business & Economics, Schar College of Education and Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences -- as well as the Graduate, Online and Adult Studies; the Founders School for Continuing Education; and Ashland Theological Seminary.


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