Asbury University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Wilmore, KY
5.0 1 review

#4 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,100

Location Wilmore, Kentucky
Website asbury.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe

Best Colleges Rank

#469

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Asbury University is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in Wilmore, Kentucky, approximately 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The campus spans 739 acres of rolling Kentucky countryside, featuring a mix of historic Georgian-colonial and modern architecture, with many buildings centered around a traditional academic quad. Founded in 1890 as Asbury College, the institution maintains its Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition while offering undergraduate programs across multiple disciplines, with notable strengths in media communications, education, and equine studies. The university operates a full residential program where most students live on campus in traditional dormitories or student apartments, adhering to a community covenant that emphasizes Christian values and lifestyle standards. Students can participate in NAIA Division III athletics as the Asbury Eagles, with the school particularly known for its competitive equestrian program.

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Ratings

Asbury University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

GPA 3.65

Acceptance Rate

63.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 26.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,640

Costs for Asbury University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$33,640
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$568
Room and Board		$10,804
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,472
Total One Year Cost		$49,684

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Asbury University are Education, Business, and Communications Technology. 13% of students major in Education, 12% in Business, and 11% in Communications Technology.