Asbury University: Review & Facts

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Asbury University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,650 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1890 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are available at Asbury University.

Majors
Offered

66

Asbury University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Communication and Journalism, Management, and Broadcasting. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Asbury University is high at 83% (well above Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

83%

Good

The graduation rate at Asbury University is average - 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at Asbury University is good, 11:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - about $32,600 per year. The additional fees at Asbury University (not included in tuition costs) are about $600; this comes to $33,200 per academic year.

Read the details about Asbury University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

79%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 1,105 applications were submitted and 870 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Asbury University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$5,100

Medium

Asbury University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Asbury University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C

Unsafe

Asbury University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,200 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- about $5,100 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Asbury University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Asbury University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Asbury University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Asbury University
1 Macklem Dr
Wilmore, Kentucky
40390-1198, USA