C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
42/100 · earnings-weighted

Asbury University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Wilmore, Kentucky 40390
Asbury University campus, Wilmore, KY
Asbury University campus, Wilmore, KY. Photo: Nyttend, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,942
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
64%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Asbury University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,368
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,563
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,028
Median debt at graduation
65%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 57% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 22nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Asbury University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$67,117————$25,000
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$25,879$46,016-9%#109 of 158#65$24,289
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$39,215$40,890-14%#624 of 680#522$26,346

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Asbury University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $319,875
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,450/mo — vs ~$664/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40514 (4.3% cap, Lexington)

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🏆 Where Asbury University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
of 12 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $33,072 $33,072
Room $5,972
Board $3,644
Total Cost (On-Campus) $47,990 $47,990

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
58%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 35 grads/yr Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 27 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 27 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 25 grads/yr Equestrian/Equine Studies 24 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 18 grads/yr Psychology, General 14 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 12 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 12 grads/yr Social Work 12 grads/yr Accounting 10 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 9 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 9 grads/yr Bible/Biblical Studies 8 grads/yr Sociology, General 7 grads/yr Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 7 grads/yr History, General 7 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7 grads/yr Superintendency and Educational System Administration 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Asbury University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,942
Total Students
61%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Hispanic 6%
Black 4%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Asbury University?
Asbury University has an acceptance rate of 64%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Asbury University?
Tuition at Asbury University is $33,072 for in-state students and $33,072 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Asbury University?
The graduation rate at Asbury University is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Asbury University a good school?
Asbury University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Asbury University?
Asbury University has a total enrollment of 1,942 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology