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Ashland University Men's Football

Welcome to the Ashland University men's football recruiting profile. Ashland competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference from Ashland, Ohio. Led by head coach Doug Geiser, Ashland University pairs a 76% acceptance rate with a 60% graduation rate and a $22,610 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
163
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,217
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
76%
State
Ohio
City
Ashland
Address
401 College Avenue

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 74% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Garrett Turnbaugh
Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers / Recruiting Coordinator
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Joe Nemith
Assistant Football Coach - Cornerbacks / Director of Football Operations
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A.J. Nickoli
Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
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Tim Rose
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
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Evan Kirkpatrick
Assistant Football Coach - Video Coordinator / Offensive Analyst / Head Jv Coach
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Doug Geiser
Head Football Coach / Tight Ends / Fullbacks
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Andy Tabler
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Ends / Pat-fg Block
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John Saccomen
Assistant Football Coach - Interior Defensive Line
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 88% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
77%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
60%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,722
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$52,928
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 14% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$29,940
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$29,940
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,568
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$22,610
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 95% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,711,121
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$429,269
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (800) 882-1548

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