About Asbury University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,940
Website
www.asbury.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Aubury University established in the year 1890 is a private not-for-profit institution based in Wilmore, Kentucky is primarily committed to academic excellence and spiritual vitality.
The university offers numerous opportunities to the students for improvement such as internships, exchange programs, missions, and community service to name a few.
The university has a total student population of 1,940 and celebrated the diversity of its students who come from 41 different states and 35 foreign nations with 80% of students living on-campus.
Asbury University has 15 academic departments offering degrees in 150 areas of study. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1 which allows for proper attention to be rendered to every student. The graduation rate of the university is 64%.
The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The university offers 7 online programs in 5 disciplines for students to choose from.
Rankings
Rankings are provided based on the performance of the university by the US News.
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Forbes has ranked the university at number 520 in the 'Top Colleges' list and number 332 in 'Private Colleges'.
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The university is ranked 9th in 'South Regional Universities' by US News.
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It is also ranked 13th in 'Best Undergraduate Teaching' and 23rd in 'Best Value Schools'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
67%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
N/A
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Getting admitted to any university is a hectic task. AU has worked in simplifying the process as much as possible.
What do you need?
The university askes for the secondary school GPA, secondary school record and their admission test scores that are either SATs or ACTs. The university doesn’t ask for the completion of the college-preparatory program but it is recommended.
The average SAT math score required by the university is 552 and the average SAT critical reading is 537.
The ACT required by the university is 24 from a range of 21-27.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$22,646
Average Annual Cost
$29,900
Books And Supplies
$1,300
Other Fees
$298
Room And Board
$7,160
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,910
Total One Year Cost
$41,568
The cost of different programs offered by the university differs based on curriculum and requirements.
The average fees for various degrees are given below:
Associate - $23,940
Bachelors - $49,476
Masters - $23,040
Apart from tuition and fees, different expenses should also be budgeted such as the room and board expenses which are $6,950 for on-campus students and $5,365 for off-campus students. Other expenses cost $2,850 for on-campus students and $3,360 for on-campus students. Books and supplies cost close to $1,275.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
81%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
64 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
22 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
20 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
20 Graduates
Psychology, General
19 Graduates
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Se...
16 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
15 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
13 Graduates
Biology, General
10 Graduates
Social Work
10 Graduates
History
9 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
9 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
9 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
8 Graduates
Journalism
8 Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies
7 Graduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...
7 Graduates
Religious/Sacred Music
7 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
7 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
5 Graduates
Religious Education
5 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
4 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
4 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
4 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
4 Graduates
Music
3 Graduates
Philosophy
3 Graduates
Political Science and Government
3 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
3 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
2 Graduates
Engineering, General
2 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
2 Graduates
Missions/Missionary Studies and Mis...
2 Graduates
Sociology
2 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
2 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
2 Graduates
Chemistry
1 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
1 Graduates
Mathematics
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,697
Socio-Economic Diversity
32%
Part-time
24%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$61,842 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 84% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
84%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$4,022/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,138/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,138/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
155
Total Female Athletes
135
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
No
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$34,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$223 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$16,895
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,075
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,404
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$13,289
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$17,995
$30K - $48K
$17,233
$48K - $75K
$11,549
$75K - $110K
$9,906
> $110K
$8,545
At the university, around 70% of the students avail of some kind of need-based scholarship or grant with the average scholarship or grant rewarded being $10,655.
Asbury University FAFSA Code is 001952
Following are the financial aids available to the students:
Federal Aid
Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant while graduate students can go for the TEACH grant. Other Federal Aids include work-study options, Direct Subsidized, and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS loan and Federal Perkins loans.
State Aid
Kentucky Tuition Grant, College Access Program Grant, and Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship.
Institutional Aid
Presidential Scholarships, Rogers Scholars Award, Henry Clay Morrison Scholarship, and National Merit.
Military Aid
Post 9/11.
