Asbury University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4548 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1273 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1196 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #2 of 2 | In Wilmore |
| #3206 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 1,404
- Graduates
- 246
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.asbury.edu
Asbury University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Asbury University has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 71% | 84% |
| Applicants | 1,105 | 472 | 633 |
| Admissions | 870 | 337 | 533 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 287 | 120 | 167 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 2 | 6 |
270 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
388 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 | 1273 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 124 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 82 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 75 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Asbury University is $21,506 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 | $19,432 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,551 |
| $48-75K | $19,489 |
| $75-110K | $22,189 |
| $110K+ | $24,156 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,578 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,578 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,578 | $8,550 |
| Fee in-district | $568 | $229 |
| Fee in-state | $568 | $229 |
| Fee out-of-state | $568 | $229 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,120 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,636 |
| Room charge | $5,126 |
| Meal charge | $3,510 |
Asbury University majors
Asbury University has granted 314 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 71 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Asbury University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 40 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 21 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 17 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 10 | ||
| Communication, General | 9 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 7 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 6 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 6 | ||
| Religious Education | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | ||
| Finance, General | 4 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 3 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 2 | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 2 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Computational Science | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3 | 314 | 71 |
Asbury University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 69% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Asbury University has published 341 scientific papers with 2,334 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, History, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 7 |
| 1992 | 0 | 11 |
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 8 |
| 1998 | 1 | 19 |
| 1999 | 3 | 11 |
| 2000 | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 | 3 | 19 |
| 2002 | 3 | 15 |
| 2003 | 2 | 31 |
| 2004 | 5 | 37 |
| 2005 | 0 | 33 |
| 2006 | 13 | 36 |
| 2007 | 6 | 42 |
| 2008 | 9 | 51 |
| 2009 | 5 | 59 |
| 2010 | 6 | 61 |
| 2011 | 7 | 57 |
| 2012 | 7 | 73 |
| 2013 | 10 | 114 |
| 2014 | 4 | 109 |
| 2015 | 7 | 95 |
| 2016 | 2 | 99 |
| 2017 | 6 | 75 |
| 2018 | 14 | 105 |
| 2019 | 16 | 100 |
| 2020 | 21 | 131 |
| 2021 | 9 | 184 |
| 2022 | 11 | 201 |
| 2023 | 11 | 210 |
Asbury University alumni
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Dean Jones
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorsingeractorstage actor
- Biography
-
Dean Carroll Jones was an American actor. He was best known for his roles as Agent Zeke Kelso in That Darn Cat! (1965), Jim Douglas in The Love Bug (1968) and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977), and 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
- politicianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Theodore Strickland is an American former 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).
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Jody Hice
- Enrolled in Asbury University
- In 1982 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianpastorradio personality
- 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
- singervoice actor
- Biography
-
Andrew Merrill is an American voice actor best known for his portrayal of the character Brak on Space Ghost Coast to Coast and Cartoon Planet.
General info
| Alternative names | dba Asbury College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | Academic Excellence and Spiritual Vitality |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 332 |
| 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 |