Asbury University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3796 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1073 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1000 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #2 of 2 | In Wilmore |
| #3148 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,789
- Graduates
- 311
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.asbury.edu
Asbury University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Asbury University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 58% | 68% |
| Applicants | 2,063 | 922 | 1,141 |
| Admissions | 1,308 | 531 | 777 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 338 | 129 | 209 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
478 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
662 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1609 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 141 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 108 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 89 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 58 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (2%) |
| Asian | 39 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Asbury University is $23,033 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,455 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,280 |
| $48-75K | $18,724 |
| $75-110K | $21,296 |
| $110K+ | $25,958 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,072 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,072 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,072 | $8,550 |
| Fee in-district | $568 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $568 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $568 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,151 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,804 |
| Room charge | $6,826 |
| Meal charge | $3,978 |
Asbury University majors
Asbury University has granted 290 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs and 76 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Asbury University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 18 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 27 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 26 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 21 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Social Work | 12 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | 1 | |
| Religious Education | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Communication, General | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 1 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4 | 290 | 76 |
Asbury University has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 60% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Asbury University has published 435 scientific papers with 3,378 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, History, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 3 | 9 |
| 1995 | 2 | 20 |
| 1996 | 1 | 58 |
| 1997 | 3 | 18 |
| 1998 | 2 | 35 |
| 1999 | 3 | 30 |
| 2000 | 0 | 26 |
| 2001 | 2 | 31 |
| 2002 | 3 | 35 |
| 2003 | 2 | 165 |
| 2004 | 5 | 49 |
| 2005 | 0 | 36 |
| 2006 | 15 | 41 |
| 2007 | 5 | 52 |
| 2008 | 9 | 54 |
| 2009 | 6 | 60 |
| 2010 | 7 | 75 |
| 2011 | 7 | 81 |
| 2012 | 8 | 81 |
| 2013 | 13 | 113 |
| 2014 | 3 | 101 |
| 2015 | 12 | 105 |
| 2016 | 3 | 93 |
| 2017 | 7 | 73 |
| 2018 | 29 | 117 |
| 2019 | 14 | 122 |
| 2020 | 25 | 178 |
| 2021 | 12 | 202 |
| 2022 | 12 | 231 |
| 2023 | 13 | 224 |
| 2024 | 27 | 267 |
| 2025 | 10 | 254 |
Asbury University alumni
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Dean Jones
- Occupations
- singertelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Dean Carroll Jones was an American actor. He was best known as the Walt Disney Company's main leading man in the 1970s with his roles as Agent Zeke Kelso in That Darn Cat! (1965), Jim Douglas in the Herbie franchise (1969–1997), and with other film companies such as Dr. Herman Varnick in Beethoven (1992). He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance as Albert Dooley in The Million Dollar Duck (1971). In 1995, he was inducted as a Disney Legend for his film work.
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Ted Strickland
- Enrolled in Asbury University
- In 1963 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Theodore Strickland is an American politician who served as the 68th governor of Ohio from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 6th congressional district (1993–1995, 1997–2007). As of 2026, he is the most recent Democrat to serve as governor of Ohio.
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Jody Hice
- Enrolled in Asbury University
- In 1982 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- radio personalitypastorpolitician
- Biography
-
Jody Brownlow Hice is an American politician, radio show host, and political activist who served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 10th congressional district from 2015 to 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Andy Merrill
- Occupations
- voice actorsinger
- Biography
-
Andy Merrill is an American voice actor, television writer and producer best known for his portrayal of the character Brak on Space Ghost Coast to Coast, The Brak Show, and Cartoon Planet; as well as Oglethorpe on Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
General info
| Alternative names | dba Asbury College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | Academic Excellence and Spiritual Vitality |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 321 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Macklem Dr Wilmore, Kentucky, 40390-1198 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 8598583511 |