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Founded by John Wesley Hughes in 1890, Asbury College was originally known as the Kentucky Holiness College. It was later renamed in honor of the "Father of American Methodism", Bishop Francis Asbury. This private Christian liberal arts institute is located in Wilmore, Kentucky. Asbury College's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students representing over 40 states and 10 countries worldwide.
Asbury College offers more than 50 majors to choose from. Master’s degrees in education along with several certification programs are also available. Students can opt for courses in the fields of art, English, history, mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, music, business, and world languages, among others.
The athletics department of Asbury College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, swimming and diving, and volleyball. Known as the Eagles, the teams compete in the NAIA and the NCCAA Division I.
The campus of Asbury is in Wilmore, KY, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Asbury include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Asbury is known for its programs in media, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Asbury had 1,396 students enrolled (1,373 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Asbury offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Asbury values student athletics, and belongs to the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Asbury College, as a Christian Liberal Arts College in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, is to equip men and women, through a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality, for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service to the professions, society, the family and the Church, thereby preparing them to engage their cultures and advance the cause of Christ around the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Asbury College
1 Macklem Dr
Wilmore, KY 40390-1198
General Phone: (859) 858-3511
http://www.asbury.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 48 | elementary school teaching, special ed, ESL instruction, teacher ed, music teaching, art education, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 44 | English, history, speech and rhetoric, sociology, Spanish language, social services, French language, Classical languages, ... |
| Media | 35 | radio and TV tech, journalism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 28 | bible studies, religious education, youth ministry, missionary studies, philosophy |
| Business and Management | 23 | business, business management, accounting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Science | 13 | biology, biochemistry, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics, computational mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Medicine | 1 | medical preparatory |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | equestrian studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Asbury in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 222 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 25 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Asbury had a total enrollment of 1,396 students (1,373 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 36% |
| Ohio | 10% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Asbury offers campus housing for 1,166 of its 1,373 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilmore, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,563 | 872 | 56% | 313 | 36% |
| Men | 524 | 284 | 54% | 105 | 37% |
| Women | 1,039 | 588 | 57% | 208 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 43% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,413 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,413 |
| Room and board | $ 4,375 |
| Room charge | $ 3,206 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,208 |
| Books and supplies | $ 770 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,330 |
Financial Aid:
Asbury participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195200)
Asbury has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $57,152 | 10 | $58,019 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $50,429 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $44,666 | 11 | $43,663 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $52,263 | 25 | $49,313 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 33 | 53 |
| Basketball | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Track | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 22 | 35 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Asbury Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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