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Asbury University

Asbury College

Wilmore, Kentucky 40390-1198

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege town

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.

Established
1890
Motto
Eruditio et Religio
Mascot
Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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64%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,369Students
12:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$42,368Earnings 10yr
$20,428Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,640
Room & Board$9,616
Books & Supplies$1,462
Total Cost of Attendance$46,209
Average Net Price$20,428
Median Debt at Graduation$24,028
Monthly Payment (10yr)$255

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,895
$30–48K$15,167
$48–75K$20,098
$75–110K$21,455
$110K+$26,463

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

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

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,369
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 4%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.0%
Freshman Retention84.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,563
10 Years$42,368

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from KY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
154 mi(267 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
166 mi(288 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
170 mi(295 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati82 mi
IND Indianapolis155 mi
BNA Nashville164 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
New York, NY602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
Hartford, CT690 mi · ~19h 56m drive
Providence, RI753 mi · ~21h 45m drive
Albany, NY663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Syracuse, NY573 mi · ~16h 33m drive
Rochester, NY520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Buffalo, NY462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA530 mi · ~15h 19m drive
Pittsburgh, PA307 mi · ~8h 52m drive
Harrisburg, PA449 mi · ~12h 58m drive
Newark, NJ595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Washington, DC419 mi · ~12h 6m drive
Baltimore, MD446 mi · ~12h 53m drive
Atlanta, GA285 mi · ~8h 14m drive
Charlotte, NC279 mi · ~8h 4m drive
Raleigh, NC363 mi · ~10h 29m drive
Miami, FL876 mi · ~25h 18m drive
Orlando, FL671 mi · ~19h 23m drive
Tampa, FL697 mi · ~20h 8m drive
Nashville, TN166 mi · ~4h 48m drive
New Orleans, LA628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Richmond, VA396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
Chicago, IL319 mi · ~9h 13m drive
Detroit, MI320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Minneapolis, MN663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
St. Louis, MO305 mi · ~8h 49m drive
Kansas City, MO543 mi · ~15h 41m drive
Indianapolis, IN154 mi · ~4h 27m drive
Columbus, OH170 mi · ~4h 55m drive
Cleveland, OH297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Milwaukee, WI396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
Dallas, TX768 mi · ~22h 11m drive
Houston, TX830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
Austin, TX913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
San Antonio, TX984 mi · ~28h 26m drive
Los Angeles, CA1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive
San Francisco, CA2046 mi · ~59h 6m drive
San Diego, CA1857 mi · ~53h 39m drive
Seattle, WA2004 mi · ~57h 54m drive
Portland, OR2011 mi · ~58h 6m drive
Denver, CO1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive
Phoenix, AZ1563 mi · ~45h 9m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1463 mi · ~42h 16m drive
Honolulu, HI4434 mi · ~128h 6m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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