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Asbury University
Asbury University says yes to 63.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $42,368 median earnings.
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Asbury University anchors the college town of Wilmore, KY, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 6.3% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
27.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,420 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Asbury University won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Asbury University received 1,550 applications and admitted 993 (64.1%), with 358 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Asbury University's 63.4% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Asbury University compares
| Asbury University | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 63.4% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,640 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,368 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
At $42,368, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($45,036). Look at Asbury University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $33,640 regardless of where you're from. At Asbury University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,420 — Asbury University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
65% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Asbury University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Asbury University?
Asbury University doesn't look at test scores; its 63.4% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Asbury University's acceptance rate?
64.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 993 admitted from 1,550 applicants.
How much does Asbury University cost?
At Asbury University, published tuition is $33,640 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Asbury University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Asbury University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,368 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Alice Lloyd College — 75.2% admitted
- Campbellsville University — 79.7% admitted
- Eastern Kentucky University — 77.6% admitted
- Kentucky Wesleyan College — 71.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.