Asbury University
Asbury College
Wilmore, Kentucky 40390-1198
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Asbury University is a private town institution in Wilmore, Kentucky. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,368 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,428.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The Old Asbury Building (in white) was the first building, serving as the single schoolhouse for education.
- •It was originally called Kentucky Holiness College, but the following year was renamed after Bishop Francis Asbury, a circuit-riding evangelist known as the "Father of American Methodism".
- •After being pushed out as President of Asbury College in 1905, Hughes went on to found another college, Kingswood College, in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
- •In 1928, Hughes was invited to break ground for Asbury College's new chapel, Hughes Auditorium, which is still in use today.
Source: Wikipedia
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