Ashland University is a private Christian university in Ashland, Ohio, offering diverse programs in a supportive community. Major highlights include strong nursing and education majors, NCAA Division II athletics, a 14:1 student-faculty ratio, and 150-acre campus with modern facilities.

State

Ohio

Student Population

6,400

Acceptance Rate

81%

GPA Range

3.3-3.7

SAT Range

1050-1250

Common Majors

Nursing, business, education, exercise science, biology

"Ashland's cozy campus features welcoming dorms and green spaces. Off-campus, Ashland town's quaint shops and events shine. Students love approachable profs, spirited athletics, faith groups, and hands-on learning in a tight-knit Eagle community."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$28,910–29,940

Conference

Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73-74

Avg Women's Scores

77-78

Men's Team Notes

Ashland men’s golf competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, posting team totals typically in the high‑280s to low‑290s over three‑round events. The Eagles blend solid mid‑70s scoring with improving depth and regularly place inside the top half of regional‑level fields.

Women's Team Notes

Ashland women’s golf operates in the mid‑level DII range, often carding in the mid‑70s to low‑80s per player and posting team totals in the 300s over three‑round events. The Eagles show steady progress, with several players posting low‑round scores and helping the team climb into the upper reaches of conference‑and regional‑fields.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Dennis North

Women's Coach

Ted Chester

Men's Email

dnorth@ashland.edu

Women's Email

rcheste2@ashland.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Dennis North serves as head coach of Ashland men's golf, guiding the Eagles in Great Midwest Athletic Conference competition. North focuses on player development through technical instruction and competitive preparation, leveraging Ashland's facilities and regional recruiting base. His teams compete consistently in NCAA Division II regionals while maintaining academic standards, building depth for postseason contention through disciplined practice and match play emphasis.

Women's Coach Bio

Ted Chester begins his first season (2025-26) as Ashland women's golf head coach after leading Medina Highland HS to four straight Ohio D1 state tournaments (4th place 2022-24). A Kent State '97 alum, Chester brings varsity experience to a full-time position. He inherits a program coming off its second straight NCAA DII postseason, tasked with sustaining G-MAC contention through strategic recruiting and player development.