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The campus of Asbury is in Wilmore, Kentucky, 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 mathematics, media, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Asbury maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Asbury had 1,296 students enrolled (1,191 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Asbury has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Asbury offers students meal plans. The school 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 familty 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
http://www.asbury.edu
Asbury awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 69 | speech and rhetoric, history, Spanish language, English, sociology, Biblical languages, French language, Ancient Greek language, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 44 | bible studies, religious education, philosophy, youth ministry, missionary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, special ed, instructional media design, music teaching, ESL instruction, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, art education |
| Media | 37 | radio and TV tech, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Business And Management | 17 | business, accounting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Science | 10 | biology, biochemistry, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics, applied mathematics, computational mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Asbury in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 271 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 3 |
In 2005, Asbury had a total enrollment of 1,296 students (1,191 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 29% |
| Ohio | 14% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| Indiana | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Asbury offers campus housing for 1,148 of its 1,191 (full-time) students.
(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 | 797 | 588 | 74% | 276 | 47% |
| Men | 285 | 198 | 69% | 103 | 52% |
| Women | 512 | 390 | 76% | 173 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
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 | 59% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| 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 | $ 18,808 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,808 |
| Room and board | $ 4,806 |
| Room charge | $ 2,810 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,996 |
| Books and supplies | $ 665 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,120 |
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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $52,403 | 9 | $51,143 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $45,026 | 6 | $46,162 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $38,671 | 8 | $37,867 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $48,783 | 23 | $45,226 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 5 | 7 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, 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
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
Applied Mathematics
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
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 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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