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Asbury University

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY · Town · 1,420 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Asbury University, a private Christian liberal arts institution in Wilmore, Kentucky, is globally renowned for its deeply rooted spiritual life, highlighted by a historic legacy of student-led faith movements like the 2023 Asbury Outpouring. Academically, the university is highly regarded for its premier School of Communication Arts—where film and media students routinely land prestigious production internships at the Olympic Games—as well as its distinctive, hands-on majors in equine studies and business. The campus culture is exceptionally close-knit and Christ-centered, offering a vibrant student experience anchored by thrice-weekly chapel services, a beloved spirit of community, and a strong emphasis on global service. This intentional integration of rigorous professional preparation and holistic spiritual formation sets Asbury apart as a uniquely supportive launchpad for a purposeful career.


Wikipedia:Asbury University is a private Christian university in Wilmore, Kentucky, United States. Although it is not affiliated with a particular denomination, Asbury University is aligned with the Wesleyan-Holiness movement of Methodism. The school offers 50-plus majors across 17 departments. In the fall of 2016, Asbury University had a total enrollment of 1,854: 1,640 traditional undergraduate students and 214 graduate students. The campus of Asbury Theological Seminary, which became a separate institution in 1922, is located across the street from Asbury University.

Location
Wilmore, KY, 40390-1198 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
82 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$47,459
Avg net price
$21,401
Room & board
$10,804
Tuition
$33,640
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,455
$30–48k
$18,280
$48–75k
$18,724
$75–110k
$21,296
$110k+
$25,958
Admissions
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Asbury University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
65%
4-yr on-time completion
56%
1st-yr retention
83%
Transfer-out rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,563
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,368
Median debt
$24,028
Monthly loan payment
$255
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,749$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$55,322
Independent students
28%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
7%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$35,563
10 years after entry
$42,368
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication39
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services22
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Social Work16
Psychology, General12
Business/Commerce, General9
Accounting and Related Services9
Marketing9
Communication and Media Studies8
Educational/Instructional Media Design7
Biology, General7
Finance and Financial Management Services6
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology5
Sociology5
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Institutional
Endowment
$78M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
46%
Avg faculty salary
$7,374/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,617
Federal loan rate
41%

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