Asbury University Admission Requirements

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Asbury University Admission Overview

Asbury University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Asbury University admitted 63.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (A-). Asbury University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Asbury University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

63.4%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Asbury University

Acceptance Rate

The Asbury University acceptance rate is 63.4%. Last year, 1,308 of 2,063 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Asbury University and can you get accepted?

Asbury University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Asbury University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Asbury University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.65

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.65

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Asbury University typically have around a 3.65 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Asbury University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #3 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Asbury University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1080-1320

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1080
SAT 25th percentile scores for Asbury University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 660
  • Math 660
  • Composite 1320
SAT 75th percentile scores for Asbury University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Asbury University typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1080–1320) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. Asbury University ranks #4 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1080 to 1320

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Asbury University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 19
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Asbury University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 29
  • Math 26
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Asbury University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Asbury University typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–28) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Asbury University places #5 among colleges in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

59% of Asbury University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Asbury University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 59%
Top 50% of class 84%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Asbury University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,141 922 2,063
Accepted 777 531 1,308
Acceptance Rate 68% 58% 63%
Enrolled 213 129 342
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 24% 26%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Asbury University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Asbury University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Asbury University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Asbury University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Asbury University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 63.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156213.

GPA calculator: Asbury University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026