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Asbury University

Wilmore, KY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Other Protestant

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Average price after aid $21,401 a year

Median debt at graduation: $24,028 (all students)

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Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky describes itself as an independent, nondenominational evangelical institution in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Chapel meets three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and is required for students, and every undergraduate attends a Set Apart Retreat. Biblical studies and a theology course are required of all undergraduates in the Foundations core.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Asbury University

During the semester.

  1. MonToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    No set time

  5. FriToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Halls hold a variety of events each semester, from group activities and parties to weekly Bible studies.”

    Source: asbury.edu

  • “Participate in worship, serve meals, and minister to the homeless in Lexington.”

    Source: asbury.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Full-time traditional undergraduates earn 26 of their 32 Faith, Learning & Experience (FLEX) credits each semester in Hughes Chapel.

Source: asbury.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Residential Gather floor groups meet Monday nights at 9 p.m., and Alpha courses meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Source: asbury.edu
Where do I find community?

Residence hall floor groups meet weekly, and the halls hold weekly Bible studies.

Source: asbury.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The Asbury Outreach Coalition runs service programs. Summer ministry teams serve at camps, churches and youth events, and mission trips are optional.

Source: asbury.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

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Academic Excellence

B+Academic Excellence: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
73 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,617

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

75 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) during the semester; the 'daily' value is used for three or more a week, per the rubric labels.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Services | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Asbury Chapel is a requirement of our students and meets every M/W/F 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. in Hughes Auditorium.”
      Chapel meets three times a week (M/W/F at 10 a.m.) in Hughes Auditorium and is required of students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Students must earn 26 of 32 FLEX credits each semester in Hughes Chapel at 10 a.m. M/W/F (full-time traditional undergraduates).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Attendance Policy | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/chapel/flex · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time (12+ credit hours/semester) traditional undergraduate students are required to complete 32 Faith, Learning & Experience (FLEX) credits each semester. Of the 32 credits, 26 are required to be earned in Hughes Chapel at 10 a.m. M/W/F.”
      Full-time students must earn 26 of 32 FLEX credits each semester in chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship Him at Midnight (WHAM) is listed once per month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship Him at Midnight WHAM | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/events/event/178880 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Worship Him at Midnight (WHAM) is a once per month student led worship.”
      Worship Him at Midnight is a student-led worship event held once a month.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life & Formation | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jeannie Banter ’06 Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life & University Chaplain”
      The Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life also serves as University Chaplain.
    2. Meet the Spiritual Life Team | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/meet-the-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Dr. Greg Haseloff, M.Div. Pastor of Discipleship”
      The Spiritual Life team includes a Pastor of Discipleship and other named staff (six listed).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Hughes Auditorium hosts chapel services at listed hours (M/W/F 10:00 a.m.).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Services | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Asbury Chapel is a requirement of our students and meets every M/W/F 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. in Hughes Auditorium.”
      Chapel meets three times a week (M/W/F at 10 a.m.) in Hughes Auditorium and is required of students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 3 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Required of all undergraduates in the 2026-27 Foundations requirement: NT 100 Understanding New Testament, OT 100 Understanding Old Testament and TH 250 Foundations of Christian Thought (3 courses). Source: the Foundations PDF for traditional undergraduates.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Foundations Required for All Traditional Undergraduate Degrees, 2026-2027asbury.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/0FND_foundations-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “__ 3 NT 100 Und New Testament”
      Understanding New Testament and Understanding Old Testament are required of all traditional undergraduates.
      “__ 3 OT 100 Und Old Testament”
      Understanding Old Testament is required of all traditional undergraduates.
      “Complete theology: __ 3 TH 250 Foundations of Christian Thought”
      Foundations of Christian Thought is required of all traditional undergraduates.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Both NT 100 and OT 100 are required of all traditional undergraduates.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Foundations Required for All Traditional Undergraduate Degrees, 2026-2027asbury.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/0FND_foundations-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “__ 3 NT 100 Und New Testament”
      Understanding New Testament and Understanding Old Testament are required of all traditional undergraduates.
      “__ 3 OT 100 Und Old Testament”
      Understanding Old Testament is required of all traditional undergraduates.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The Foundations core, required of every undergraduate, is described as taking shape within the context of Christian revelation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liberal Arts Core & Foundations Requirements | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/academics/liberal-arts-education/foundations-liberal-arts/foundational-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “At Asbury University, Foundations takes shape within the context of Christian revelation.”
      The required Foundations core is framed within Christian revelation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bible-Theology (B.A.) and Christian Ministries (B.A.) majors are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bible & Theology Major (B.A.) | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/academics/program/bible-theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible-Theology Bachelor’s Degree Program at Asbury”
      A Bible-Theology B.A. major is offered, alongside a Christian Ministries B.A.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

89 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (Six named Spiritual Life team members are listed: Jeannie Banter, Greg Haseloff, Rachel VanLaningham, Maria Brown, Zach Meerkreebs and Nathan Thallman.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Spiritual Life Team | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/meet-the-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Dr. Greg Haseloff, M.Div. Pastor of Discipleship”
      The Spiritual Life team includes a Pastor of Discipleship and other named staff (six listed).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One three-day Set Apart Retreat for every undergraduate, within the first four semesters.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Set Apart Retreat | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/set-apart-retreat · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every AU undergraduate student (even online students!) gets to attend a Set Apart Retreat at no cost”
      Every undergraduate may attend a three-day Set Apart Retreat at no cost.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Residential Gather floor groups (weekly), Alpha courses (weekly), women's and men's sexual wholeness groups, and Christian student clubs.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Additional Chapel Credit Opportunities | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/chapel/additional-chapel-credit · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Residential Gather: Mondays, 9 PM, Residence Hall Floors”
      Residential Gather floor groups meet weekly on Mondays at 9 PM in residence hall floors.
      “Alpha Courses Tuesdays, 7 PM”
      Alpha courses meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
    2. Housing | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/housing · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Halls hold a variety of events each semester, from group activities and parties to weekly Bible studies.”
      Residence halls hold weekly Bible studies.
    3. Student Clubs and Organizations | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/campus-involvement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “help Asbury pre-health students grow in their faith while pursuing their medical careers”
      A Christian Medical and Dental Association club is listed among student organizations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Each of the four traditional residence halls has Spiritual Life Coordinator positions, and hall Bible studies are described for the halls.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Formation Team | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/spiritual-formation-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “These six positions include four in the traditional residence halls, one position serving Aldersgate Commons, and one position serving Commuter Students (Scholarship position)”
      Spiritual Life Coordinators serve in each of the four traditional residence halls.
    2. Housing | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/housing · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Halls hold a variety of events each semester, from group activities and parties to weekly Bible studies.”
      Residence halls hold weekly Bible studies.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life is the senior leader for spiritual life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life & Formation | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jeannie Banter ’06 Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life & University Chaplain”
      The Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life also serves as University Chaplain.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

90 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Asbury Outreach Coalition runs the service programs and serves as the contact for service opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Opportunities | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Whether through the Asbury Outreach Coalition or ministry teams, you’ll be equipped to live out Jesus’ call to serve”
      The Asbury Outreach Coalition coordinates service opportunities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Summer Ministry Teams serve in summer camps, churches and youth events. Missions trips are offered as available options, not as a requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Opportunities | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Be a volunteer on one of two teams (youth-focused & worship band) serve in summer camps, churches, and youth events.”
      Summer Ministry Teams serve in camps, churches and youth events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (Several local partners are listed: Church Under the Bridge, Refuge for Women, Wilmore Elementary Lunch Buddies, Adventure Serve, the Community Service Center and Lexington Sports Outreach.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Opportunities | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Participate in worship, serve meals, and minister to the homeless in Lexington.”
      Local service partnerships with churches and ministries are listed in Lexington and Wilmore.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Five global ministry partners are listed: Go International, New Hope International, OMS (One Mission Society), Salvation Army and World Gospel Mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Opportunities | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Global Go International New Hope International OMS (One Mission Society) Salvation Army World Gospel Mission”
      Five global ministry partners are listed for service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (Service is described as participating in the missio Dei, the mission of God in the world.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Opportunities | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “join the mission Dei—God’s mission in the world”
      Service and missions are framed as participation in God's mission in the world.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets three times a week in Hughes Auditorium, and students are required to attend.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel Services | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Asbury Chapel is a requirement of our students and meets every M/W/F 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. in Hughes Auditorium.”
      Chapel meets three times a week (M/W/F at 10 a.m.) in Hughes Auditorium and is required of students.
    2. Chapel Attendance Policy | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/chapel/flex · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time (12+ credit hours/semester) traditional undergraduate students are required to complete 32 Faith, Learning & Experience (FLEX) credits each semester. Of the 32 credits, 26 are required to be earned in Hughes Chapel at 10 a.m. M/W/F.”
      Full-time students must earn 26 of 32 FLEX credits each semester in chapel.
  • Every undergraduate can attend a three-day Set Apart Retreat at no cost.
    Sources (1)
    1. Set Apart Retreat | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/set-apart-retreat · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every AU undergraduate student (even online students!) gets to attend a Set Apart Retreat at no cost”
      Every undergraduate may attend a three-day Set Apart Retreat at no cost.
  • Old Testament, New Testament and Foundations of Christian Thought are required of all traditional undergraduates.
    Sources (1)
    1. Foundations Required for All Traditional Undergraduate Degrees, 2026-2027asbury.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/0FND_foundations-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “__ 3 NT 100 Und New Testament”
      Understanding New Testament and Understanding Old Testament are required of all traditional undergraduates.
      “Complete theology: __ 3 TH 250 Foundations of Christian Thought”
      Foundations of Christian Thought is required of all traditional undergraduates.
  • A Bible-Theology major is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bible & Theology Major (B.A.) | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/academics/program/bible-theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible-Theology Bachelor’s Degree Program at Asbury”
      A Bible-Theology B.A. major is offered, alongside a Christian Ministries B.A.

Concerns

  • The residence-hall worship nights listed are monthly, not weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship Him at Midnight WHAM | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/events/event/178880 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Worship Him at Midnight (WHAM) is a once per month student led worship.”
      Worship Him at Midnight is a student-led worship event held once a month.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Office of Student Spiritual Life (Spiritual Life)

  • Address: One Macklem Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Spiritual Life & Formation | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Jeannie Banter ’06 Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life & University Chaplain”
    The Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life also serves as University Chaplain.
  2. Meet the Spiritual Life Team | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/meet-the-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Rev. Dr. Greg Haseloff, M.Div. Pastor of Discipleship”
    The Spiritual Life team includes a Pastor of Discipleship and other named staff (six listed).

Christian clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 3 off campus

Retreats 1

  • Set Apart RetreatOff campus
    Three-day retreat at the beach or in the mountains, with faculty and staff in small groups, open to every undergraduate at no cost.
    asbury.edu

Service 2

  • Summer Ministry TeamsOff campus
    Youth-focused and worship band teams serving in camps, churches and youth events over the summer.
    asbury.edu
  • Lexington Sports OutreachOff campus
    Sundays, 4 PM
    Sports and devotionals with local youth in Lexington.
    asbury.edu

Faith formation 2

  • Residential GatherOn campus
    Mondays, 9 PM
    Weekly gatherings on residence hall floors, planned by Spiritual Life Assistants.
    asbury.edu
  • Alpha CoursesOn campus
    Tuesdays, 7 PM
    Alpha courses offered through Spiritual Life.
    asbury.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Asbury Christian Medical and Dental AssociationOn campus
    Club for pre-health students to grow in their faith.
    asbury.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Worship Him at Midnight (WHAM)On campus
    Once a month
    Student-led worship in Hughes Auditorium.
    asbury.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday10:00 AMHughes Auditorium · Required chapel during the semester (10:00 - 10:50 a.m.). Fall 2026 and the 2026-27 chapel schedule.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Chapel Services | Asbury Universityasbury.edu/undergraduate/life-at-asbury/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Asbury Chapel is a requirement of our students and meets every M/W/F 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. in Hughes Auditorium.”
    Chapel meets three times a week (M/W/F at 10 a.m.) in Hughes Auditorium and is required of students.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$18,455
$30,001–$48,000$18,280
$48,001–$75,000$18,724
$75,001–$110,000$21,296
Over $110,000$25,958

Full cost of attendance before aid: $47,459 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,638
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 38% · Women 62%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
24%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
46%
Total students1,942
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$21,401
Cost of attendance (per year)$47,459
Median federal debt at graduation$24,028
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
65%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
54%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
48%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
66%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$42,368
Admission rate63%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,079 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants28%

Value index: 53 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Broadcasting$46,016
Teacher education$40,890

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Applied mathematics, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Business (general), Business administration, Chemistry, Classics, Communication studies, Computational Science, Design, Engineering (general), English, Finance, Fine arts, Health sciences, History, Instructional design, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Outdoor Education, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Pastoral counseling, Philosophy, Political science, Pre-health, Psychology, Public relations, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social sciences, Social work, Sociology, Special education, Theatre, Theology, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business22%
Communication12%
Theology and religious studies10%
Education8%
Agriculture8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates10%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older14%
On-campus room and board (per year)$10,804
SportsNCAA Division III
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member13 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 9%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time46%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$47,711IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 68% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceBlue Grass Airport (LEX)About 12 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Nearest major airportCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)About 82 miles away
Town population6,057Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreLexington-FayetteAbout 17 miles away · about 35 minutes by car
Typical weather36°F in January · 77°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Dix Dam, KY, about 6 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Asbury University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miOffice of Student Spiritual Life (Spiritual Life): 0.0 miAsbury University (campus)N0.1 mi
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Is Asbury University a Christian college?
Yes. Asbury University is a Christian college.
What is Asbury University’s Compass Score?
85 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Asbury University?
Chapel is listed at Hughes Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Asbury University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Asbury University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 156213
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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