Asbury University
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Located in Wilmore, Asbury University is a multidenominational Christian liberal arts university. Approximately 2,000 students from around the world enroll each year. An assortment of adult professional studies programs help make Asbury one of the best online colleges in Kentucky. Students without prior college experience can earn an online associate of science degree. This credential can be applied toward any of Asbury's eight online bachelor's programs, which include social work, organizational management, leadership and ministry, elementary education, and instructional design. Eight-week classes and four annual start dates increase flexibility. Asbury does not charge an application fee. The school also covers the cost of applicants' college transcript orders. Every online student pays the same per-credit tuition rate, regardless of their state of residence.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Considered (not required) |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
82%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |