Asbury University: Statistics
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| 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 14,131 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 4 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
63%
Enrollment
449
Average SAT
1,270
Average ACT
27
Avg. cost to attend
$23,033 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,789
Graduates
311
Male:Female Ratio
39:61
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Asbury University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 1% 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% | 63% | 63% |
| Applicants | 2,063 | 922 | 1,141 |
| Admissions | 1,308 | 531 | 777 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 338 | 129 | 209 |
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
| â– White | 77% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 7% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Asbury University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Asbury University majors
Asbury University has granted 4 associate degrees across 1 programs, 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 |
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
15 Notable alumni
1. Frederick Bohn Fisher
1882-1938 (aged 56)
priest
Frederick Bohn Fisher was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1920. He also gained notability as a pastor, missionary, author, and official in the Methodist missionary and men's movements. He is also one of the founders of the prestigious Mount Hermon School, Darjeeling. The yellow house in Mount Hermon School is named after him as Fisher...
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2. Edward L.R. Elson
1906-1993 (aged 87)
Edward Lee Roy Elson was a Presbyterian minister and Chaplain of the United States Senate.
3. Bill Huffman
1924-2019 (aged 95)
politician
William S. Huffman was an American politician from the state of Michigan. Huffman served as mayor of Madison Heights, Michigan from 1961 to 1963. He then served in the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented Oakland County's 6th district from 1963 to 1964, and then the 66th state House district from 1965 to 1974. He then served in the...
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4. Becky Lourey
1943-. (aged 83)
politician
Becky Lourey is an American politician, a former Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) state senator and state representative, and a former Minnesota gubernatorial candidate. Her son Matt served in the U.S. Army and was killed on May 27, 2005, as a result of injuries received in combat over Buhriz, Iraq, where he was serving in his second tour of duty.
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All 15 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
dba Asbury College
Founded
1890
Motto
Academic Excellence and Spiritual Vitality
Colors
purple, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
321
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Address
1 Macklem Dr Wilmore, Kentucky, 40390-1198 United States
City Population
6,000
Phone
8598583511
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