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Tuition

$26,935

$26,935

not including room and board

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 798
Declined + 462
Total Received 1,260
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Private (nonprofit)

1,529

undergraduate students

236

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

39%

61%

male

female

1  :  13

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
12%
600-699
25%
500-599
41%
400-499
22%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
2%
600-699
28%
500-599
43%
400-499
23%
300-399
4%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
25%
24-29
33%
18-23
37%
12-17
5%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
46%
18-23
37%
12-17
12%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
12%
24-29
44%
18-23
42%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Media Communications
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Psychology
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Wilmore, KY

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School Facts

Asbury University, founded in 1890, is a private Christian liberal arts college based in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition promoting academic excellence and spiritual vitality. Its 700-acre campus is located in Kentucky bluegrass country, 15 miles south of Lexington.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,765
Established in 1890
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Nondenominational Christian
Accredited by CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 1019
ACT 1486

Right Now

Wilmore, KY

700-acres including 65-acre main campus in Wilmore (population: 3,711), 15 miles south of Lexington, KY. Major airport and bus station serve Lexington; train station serves Cincinnati, OH (90 miles).

Asbury University
One Macklem Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
86%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
29%
Top 1/4
56%
Top 1/2
83%
Bottom 1/2
17%
Bottom 1/4
2%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
12%
600-699
25%
500-599
41%
400-499
22%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
2%
600-699
28%
500-599
43%
400-499
23%
300-399
4%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
25%
24-29
33%
18-23
37%
12-17
5%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
46%
18-23
37%
12-17
12%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
12%
24-29
44%
18-23
42%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted no
Application deadline May 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Recommendations
Secondary school record

Considered

Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 798
Declined + 462
Total Received 1,260

Admissions Right Now

Admissions Contact

Lisa D. Harper
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 859 858-3511, extension 2142
F: 859 858-3921
admissions@asbury.edu

Cost

Tuition $25,894
Additional fees 182
Books & supplies 859
Total $26,935
Average Financial Aid - 19,597
Total with Avg. Aid $7,338

Financial Aid

81%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$19,597

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,482,230
State $1,891,595
Institutional $6,614,560
Other external $589,126
Total $11,577,511

Non-need-based

Federal $76,770
State $210,288
Institutional $2,204,854
Other external $147,281
Total $2,639,193

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 859 858-3511, extension 2195
F: 859 858-3921
financial.aid@asbury.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Ronald M. Anderson
Director of Financial Aid
financial.aid@asbury.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Eagles
School colors
purple and white

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Athletics Right Now

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Frisbee Golf, Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Mark Perdue (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art
Art Education
Bible/Theology
Biblical Languages
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry
Christian Ministries
Classical Languages
Communication
Computational Mathematics
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Education in Biology/8-12
Education in Chemistry/8-12
Education in English/8-12
Education in French/P-12
Education in Latin/P-12
Education in Mathematics/8-12
Education in Social Studies/8-12
Education in Spanish/P-12
Educational Administration
Elementary Education
English
English as a Second Language
Equine Management
Exercise Science
French
Health Sciences
Health/Physical Education
History
Journalism
Liberal Arts
Mathematics
Mathematics/Finance
Media Communications
Middle School Education
Missions
Music
Music Education
Philosophy
Physical Science
Political Science
Pre-Art Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Psychology
Recreation
Secondary Education
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Teacher Education Multiple Levels
Worship Arts
Youth Ministries

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Media Communications
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,765

total students

54%

46%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

87%

1,529
students

Female
61%
931

Male
39%
598

Graduate

13%

236
students

Female
82%
194

Male
18%
42

undergraduateFull-time

89%

1,363
students

Female
61%
822

Male
39%
541

undergraduatePart-time

11%

166
students

Female
66%
109

Male
34%
57

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
78%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

48%

Transfer applicants accepted

43%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

49

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 21
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Hong Kong
India
Republic Of South Korea
South Africa
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Ian Canada
International Admissions Counselor
859 858-3511, extension 2179
admissions@asbury.edu

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