Asbury University

Asbury University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Wilmore, KY. Asbury University was founded in 1890 and now enrolls around 1,973 students a year, including 1,717 undergrads. Asbury University provides housing for up to 1,168 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Asbury University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Asbury University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Asbury University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Asbury University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Asbury University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Asbury University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Asbury University on the Student Life page.

2021 Asbury University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	70%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	28%
Tuition	$30,654

Is Asbury University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Asbury University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2018 Acceptance Rate for Asbury University

It is moderately difficult to get into Asbury University. Asbury University admitted 70% of all applicants in 2018. Last year, 1,105 students applied to Asbury University and 777 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Asbury University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Asbury University, around 85% are still enrolled the next year. Asbury University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 69%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Asbury University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Asbury University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2018, the total market value of the school endowment was $47.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,377 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Asbury University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Asbury University meets 69% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $25,023 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $33,795 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Asbury University. Based on this information, how does Asbury University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Asbury University a good school for you?

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Where is Asbury University Located?

Asbury University is located in the small town setting of Wilmore, KY, less than an hour from Lexington.

If you want to see Asbury University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75/64 to Wilmore, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Blue Grass.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Asbury University and Wilmore are like without leaving home.

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