Asbury University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Asbury University is a private research university in Wilmore, Kentucky, enrolling about 1,420 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 63.40% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,368 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $33,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,401 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 63.40% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,420 89.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.98%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 23.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 45.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,011
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,550
- Room & Board: $10,804 annual estimate
Asbury University: what the data shows
Common questions about Asbury University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Asbury University?
Asbury University is located in Wilmore, KY (ZIP 40390-1198).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Asbury University public or private?
Asbury University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Asbury University cost?
Published tuition: $33,640.
Average net price after aid: $21,401.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,455 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,280 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,724 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,296 |
| $110,001+ | $25,958 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $134,560.
How hard is it to get into Asbury University?
Admission rate: 63.40%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Asbury University?
Total enrollment: 1,420 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,011 students.
Graduate enrollment: 311 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Asbury University?
150%-time completion rate: 64.98%.
First-year retention: 83.3%.
What do graduates of Asbury University earn?
Median earnings: $35,563 six years after entry; $42,368 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,028.
27.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Asbury University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (35 completions)
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other (27 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (27 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (25 completions)
- Equestrian/Equine Studies (24 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (18 completions)
- Psychology, General (14 completions)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (12 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (12 completions)
- Social Work (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Asbury University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 63.40%; completion rate 64.98%; median earnings $42,368 at 10 years; net price $21,401. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$33,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Asbury University was $33,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,401
2024 Value
In 2024 Asbury University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,401.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$85,604 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,401 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$134,560 4-Year Tuition
$10,804 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,644 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$182,576 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Asbury University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.20%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Asbury University was 0.20%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Asbury University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,076 | $26,076 | $24,126 |
| 2014 | $26,868 | $26,868 | $26,807 |
| 2015 | $27,934 | $27,934 | $25,897 |
| 2016 | $28,630 | $28,630 | $27,061 |
| 2017 | $29,500 | $29,500 | $28,095 |
| 2018 | $30,198 | $30,198 | $27,111 |
| 2019 | $30,952 | $30,952 | $27,631 |
| 2020 | $32,028 | $32,028 | $22,376 |
| 2021 | $32,652 | $32,652 | $23,048 |
| 2022 | $33,146 | $33,146 | $21,053 |
| 2023 | $33,640 | $33,640 | $20,428 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63.40% Acceptance Rate
1,550 Total Applicants
993 Students Admitted
358 First-Time Students Enrolled
36.05% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Asbury University reported total enrollment of about 1,420 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%), and Non-Resident Alien (6.3%). About 27.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Asbury University in 2024 is 1,420 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,011 students. Graduate enrollment is about 311 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.32% 100% Completion Time
64.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.32% of students graduating from Asbury University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 54% male / 46% female
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other: 41% male / 59% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 44% male / 56% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Asbury University.
Return on Investment
$24,028 Median Student Debt
$42,368 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
394.93% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Asbury University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 60 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 35 completions
2. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other: 27 completions
3. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 27 completions
4. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 25 completions
5. Equestrian/Equine Studies: 24 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 18 completions
7. Psychology, General: 14 completions
8. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor: 12 completions
9. English Language and Literature, General: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Asbury University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Asbury University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Asbury University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 45.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,374
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,617
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Asbury University is a private non-profit institution located in Wilmore, KY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Enrollment is approximately 1,420 students. Student body composition includes White (75.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%), Non-Resident Alien (6.3%). The admission rate is 63.40%. The 150%-time completion rate is 64.98%. Approximately 27.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Wilmore, KY 40390-1198
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 60 distinct degree programs, Asbury University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Asbury University located?
Asbury University is located in Wilmore, KY.
What is Asbury University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Asbury University is 63.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,550 applicants and 993 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Asbury University cost?
Reported tuition is $33,640 and average net price is $21,401 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,804 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Asbury University?
Asbury University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,011 students, White (75.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Asbury University?
About 23.6% of students at Asbury University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Asbury University earn?
Median earnings are $35,563 six years after entry and $42,368 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Asbury University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Asbury University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,028.
Is Asbury University public or private?
Asbury University is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilmore, KY.
Is Asbury University an HBCU?
No. Asbury University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Asbury University a tribal college?
No. Asbury University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Asbury University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Asbury University does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.6%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.