Asbury University
Asbury University

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1890, Asbury University is a multi-denominational Christian liberal arts college in central Kentucky. Asbury is home to 15 academic departments conferring undergrad degrees in over 150 fields of study, including the only Equine Studies program with an Equine Management major and service mounts program. As a Christian university, Asbury holds chapel services three days per week and all students are expected to attend. Additionally, all students participate in Cross-Cultural Engagement trips during their college careers either domestically or abroad in Europe, Africa, or Asia.

Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$23,086
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1201

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$23,086
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$33,640
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$33,640
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,616
Books and Supplies
$1462
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$22,592
$30k - $48k
$23,236
$48k - $75k
$28,593
$75k - $110k
$30,276
$110k+
$33,710
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,888
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,243
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,342

 

Students receiving state aid
52%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4593
Students receiving federal aid
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,243
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$25,535
$30k - $48k
$27,416
$48k - $75k
$25,478
$75k - $110k
$22,778
$110k+
$20,811
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$19,136,982
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,745,997

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,482
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
52%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,049
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,060

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
79%
Acceptance Rate
1105
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
61
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
52%
Out-Of-State Students
48%
72%
Submitting ACT
31%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1201
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
530
75th
660
Reading
25th
550
75th
660
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
51%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
27
Top 25%
55
Top 50%
81

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-888-1818
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,650
Total Number of Undergrads
1,404
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
71%
20-39 Students
26%
40-99 Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
67

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Residency
In-State Students
52%
Out-Of-State Students
48%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
30
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
7%
White
77%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
86%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
69%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
155
Total Female Athletes
135
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Asbury University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,700
Top 5 Cities
Lexington
Louisville
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Top 5 Employers
Asbury University
The Salvation Army
University of Kentucky
Fayette County Public Schools
Asbury Theological Seminary
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Operations
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Although it depends on the class and the professor, you will definitely walk away with more than one thing you never knew from each course. Each of the professors have their unique touch in the classroom, and it fascinates me to know how educated these individuals are and what THEY have learned in their lifetime. I not only learn strictly educational facets, but also how our spiritual life interacts with all the subjects.
Emily from Strathmore, CA
From what I have seen on campus and in the classroom and what I have heard from current and graduated students this is a place to learn a lot! You not only learn about the academics but you learn how your faith works together with the subjects you take.
Jennifer from Savannah, GA
I am learning so much here! Not only is Asbury a great school when it comes to academics, it is also great for building your life skills and strengthening your Christian faith.
Jessica from Keystone, IN
It may be pricey but it's worth it!!!
Jessica from Flushing, MI
Depending on the course and professor, but most of my classes are great! I love being at a smaller school where my professor gives out a cell phone number. I attended Purdue University during a program in high school where I placed in a lecture hall of 600 students. In order to even ask my teacher a question, the question had to be asked through four teacher aides! It was ridiculous! I enjoy being in a smaller class room where my professor actually knows my name.
Samantha from Lafayette, IN
Asbury is very intentional in that it seeks out the incoming students to ensure they are included in the community. I highly recommend this college because it has provided an extremely welcoming, growing, bonding, and friendly experience.
Vicky from Abilene, TX
Asbury is a great small Christian University with a great community. The tuition seems high, but they work well to give scholarships. Asbury has lots of fun extra-curricular activities and a great sports and music program.
Ree from out of country
Asbury is a beautiful school filled with tons of friendly people. Here you will find plenty of people who care about you and are willing to help you succeed in your college career and beyond. The professors are great, and for the most part, very willing to be your friends as well as teacher.
Kiana from Minneapolis, MN
The profs expect you to take care of business.
Robert from Highland, IL