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Ashland University

Ohio

United States

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Public Relations & Strategic Communication at Ashland University prepares students to effectively create, deliver, and assess message campaigns and strategies across various sectors, including healthcare, non-profit, for-profit, and government agencies. Students gain valuable experience by building a portfolio that includes research projects, accomplishments, internships, and other public relations experiences. The program, a concentration within the Communication major, focuses on human communication processes in diverse settings, emphasizing skill development grounded in social science theory and research.

Location

401 College Ave, Ashland, Ohio, 44805

Website

https://www.ashland.edu/apply-now

Median Salary

$50,611

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

80.53%

Yield Rate

18.14%

SAT range

1050-1280

ACT range

20-26

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

Room And Board

$13,580

Living Cost

$17,156

Average Total Aid Awarded

$27,843

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

52.23% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $27,843.

Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships (USD 7,500) - Available for incoming freshmen based on high school GPA and standardized test scores (if available), ranging from $3,000 to $12,000 per year.; Academic Scholarships (USD 6,500) - For first-time freshmen with a minimum 2.5 GPA, ranging from $2,000 to $11,000. Academic scores can be updated through August 1 (December 1 for Spring semester).; Choose Ohio First Scholarships (USD 3,000) - For outstanding students in eligible majors, including Management Information Systems. Provides $3,000 per academic year for four years. Eligibility requires an ACT score of 25 or higher or SAT score of 1200 or higher, and a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher.; International Academic Scholarships - Renewable, merit-based scholarships for international undergraduate students (first-year freshmen or transfers) meeting certain GPA requirements. Students must be pursuing their first bachelor's degree, enrolled full-time, and charged the AU comprehensive tuition rate.; Need-based grants - Ashland University participates in federal and state grant programs like the Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG). Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA application.; Ashland Need-Based Scholarship - Available for students with a high school GPA below 2.70, determined after the university receives the student's FAFSA.; Federal Work-Study program - Ashland University participates in the Federal Work-Study program.; Endowed Scholarships - Over 200 endowed scholarships are available, with varying award amounts and specific criteria.; Departmental Scholarships - Some academic departments offer scholarships for students in specific majors or with exceptional performance.