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Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

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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.

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Tuition & Fees

$30,952

$30,952

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
14%
600-699
38%
500-599
41%
400-499
6%
300-399
1%
700-800
8%
600-699
31%
500-599
47%
400-499
12%
300-399
2%
composite english math
30-36
24%
24-29
32%
18-23
32%
12-17
12%
30-36
7%
24-29
43%
18-23
30%
12-17
20%
30-36
15%
24-29
39%
18-23
38%
12-17
8%
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

1

teacher

-

students

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Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 853
Declined + 312
Total Received 1,165
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Private (nonprofit)

1,710

undergraduate students

216

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Media Communications
  2. Business Administration
  3. Exercise Science
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Codes

SAT 1019
ACT 1486

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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 1,926
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)

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Wilmore, KY

700-acre campus in Wilmore (population: 6,343), 15 miles south of Lexington. Major airport and bus serve Lexington; train serves Cincinnati, OH (90 miles).

Asbury University
1 Macklem Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
81%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
28%
Top 1/4
48%
Top 1/2
79%
Bottom 1/2
21%
Bottom 1/4
4%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
14%
600-699
38%
500-599
41%
400-499
6%
300-399
1%
700-800
8%
600-699
31%
500-599
47%
400-499
12%
300-399
2%
composite english math
30-36
24%
24-29
32%
18-23
32%
12-17
12%
30-36
7%
24-29
43%
18-23
30%
12-17
20%
30-36
15%
24-29
39%
18-23
38%
12-17
8%

Admissions Facts

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

Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 853
Declined + 312
Total Received 1,165

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Kim Okesson
Director of Admissions
P: 800 888-1818
F: 859 858-3921
admissions@asbury.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Tuition $30,654
Room $4,304
Board $2,930
Additional fees $298
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $39,386

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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
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Financial Aid
ron.anderson@asbury.edu

Varsity Sports

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

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, canoeing, flag football, Frisbee golf, golf, hiking, kickball, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Mark Whitworth (men's)
Vice President For Intercollegiate Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

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

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Actuarial Mathematics
Adventure Education/Leadership
Ancient Languages
Art Grades P-12
Art/Design
Bible Theology
Biochemistry
Biological Science Grades 8-12
Biology
Business
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chemistry Grades 8-12
Christian Ministries
Communication
Computational Mathematics
Computational Science
Creative Writing
Digital Storytelling
Director of Pupil Personnel
ESL
Elementary School Grades P-5
Engineering Mathematics
English
English Grades 8-12
Equine Science
Equine Studies
Exercise Science
Exercise Science/Human Performance
Film/TV Production
Finance
French
French Grades P-12
Health Communication
Health Promotion/Wellness
Health/Physical Education Grades P-12
History
Instructional Design
Instructional Supervisor
Intercultural Studies
Journalism
Latin Education Grades P-12
Leadership/Ministry
Learning/Behavior Disorders
Liberal Arts
Literacy Specialist
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Grades 8-12
Media Communication
Middle School Grades 5-9
Music
Music Education Grades P-12
Organizational Management
Pastoral Ministries
Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Art Therapy
Pre-Nursing
Psychology
Public Health
School Superintendent
Screenwriting
Social Studies Grades 8-12
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish Grades P-12
Sport Management
Teaching
Theatre/Cinema Performance
Worship Arts
Youth Ministries
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Media Communications
  2. Business Administration
  3. Exercise Science

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

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

1,926

total students

59%

in-state

41%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

89%

1,710
students

Female
60%
1,022

Male
40%
688

11%

216
students

Female
53%
114

Male
47%
102

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

1,363
students

Female
60%
808

Male
40%
555

21%

347
students

Female
62%
214

Male
38%
133

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
51%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

68%

Transfer applicants accepted

61%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements 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
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

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

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

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 36
Countries most often represented Argentina
Canada
China
Ecuador
Kenya
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Jarred Miller
International Enrollment Specialist
859 858-5125
jarred.miller@asbury.edu

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