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Start Here! Asbury offers 150+ areas of study, plus graduate degrees, a fully-online degree-completion program for working adults and high school dual enrollment courses. AU majors — Equine and Communication Arts are examples — offer programs you can't find at any other school in the world.
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Impact the World! Asbury’s reputation for academic excellence and spiritual vitality is spread far and wide. AU’s rigorous liberal arts education is what employers seek and the University is focused on helping you impact the world by finding your part in God's plan. You will feel His presence and tight-knit community when you visit campus. You’ll never be just a number here, you’ll be part of a very successful, serving family.

Unique Value! With academic, multicultural, talent and need-based scholarships – plus grants – nearly every student receives financial aid. Graduation rates, retention rates and job placement rates are much better than public schools in Kentucky, and thus AU is annually rated in the top 10% for Nationwide Best Value.

Social Science & History

Social Science & History Department News

Social Science & History Department News

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Asbury Spends the Week in D.C.

February 1, 2019 — Through the Washington Federal Seminar, Asbury University students experienced life in the nation’s capital for a week.

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Asbury’s Joe Pitts Center Hosts Visiting Ambassadors

October 26, 2018 — Asbury University’s Joe Pitts Center for Public Policy hosts ambassadors for Roundtable event.

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Asbury’s Pitts Center to host Ambassadors Roundtable

October 19, 2018 — Asbury's Pitts Center will host visiting ambassadors on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Dr. David Swartz

History Professor Awarded Esteemed Research Grant

April 26, 2018 — Associate Professor of History Dr. David Swartz was awarded a research grant from the Global Religion Research Initiative.

Allison Ball delivering a presentation

Asbury Public Policy Center Hosts State Treasurer

April 25, 2018 — Asbury University’s Joe Pitts Center for Public Policy hosted State Treasurer Allison Ball as she encouraged students to be involved in public life.

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SEARCH Symposium Advances Student Scholars

April 24, 2018 — Asbury University’s SEARCH Symposium celebrated academic excellence through a panel discussion, keynote speech, poster presentations and more.

Former U.S. Senator Joe Pitts

Asbury Dedicates Pitts Center for Public Policy

March 28, 2018 — Unique Center opening includes first in series of conferences.

Congressmen speaking in Hughes Auditorium

Asbury Event Explores Faith and Politics

September 29, 2017 — Asbury University’s “Faith & Politics” forum welcomed former Congressmen including alumnus and former U.S. Representative Joe Pitts ’61.

Prof. Richardson and Dr. Reynolds

Asbury Professors Sign Book Deal

March 2, 2016 — Reynolds and Richardson will provide translation and detailed commentary on a significant work by Gregory of Tours, a sixth-century Christian bishop.

By the Numbers

80

Countries with Asbury Alumni

Asbury grads are living and working in more than 80 countries around the world.

By the Numbers

100%

Received Scholarships

100% of Asbury’s 2019-20 incoming freshman class received scholarships.

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$2K

Out-of-State Aid

All out-of-state students receive an additional $2,000 in financial aid.

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80%

Faculty Hold Terminal Degrees

More than 80% of Asbury’s full-time faculty have terminal degrees.

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98%

Grads Working or in Grad School

98% of Asbury grads are working or in grad school six months or less after graduation.

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16

Athletic Teams

All of Asbury’s 16 athletic teams (plus cheerleading) offer scholarships.

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Top 15

U.S. News Southern Universities

In 2018-19, Asbury is ranked in the Top 15 of the U.S. News Regional (South) Universities top colleges rankings. AU has been in the Top 15 (including No. 1 in 2015) of various U.S. News rankings for a decade.

By the Numbers

No. 1

Christian Social Work Program

Recently, Asbury was named the No. 1-ranked Christian Social Work program in the nation by Social Work Degree Guide.

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1000

Students in Graduate/APS Programs

Asbury currently has a record enrollment for Graduate & Degree Completion Programs (APS) of nearly 1,000 students.

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$1M

Contributed in Service

Every two years, Asbury students do more than a million dollars of free service in their community and around the world.

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One

Only U.S. university with a student-conducted police horse training program

Asbury University is the only university in America with a police horse training program conducted by students.

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99%

Receiving Financial Aid

99% of Asbury students receive financial aid.

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12+

Music Ensembles

One of only two Christian schools in the state with a nationally accredited Music Department. Asbury offers more than a dozen ensembles and performance scholarships for music and non-music majors.

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Only One

Asbury University is the only school in Kentucky with an Online Instructional Design program.

Financial Aid Available, Including Scholarships!

8-Week Classes beginning in August, October, January and March

By the Numbers

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

With a 12:1 student/faculty ratio, more than 70% of Asbury’s classes have fewer than 20 students.

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350+

Theatrically-Released Films

Asburians have worked on more than 350 theatrically-released films and more than 500 network television productions, and have won over 60 Emmy Awards. Additionally, they have worked on films that garnered 91 Oscar nominations (and won 23) and been cinematographers or editors of films screened at three Sundance Festivals.

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80

Countries with Asbury Alumni

Asbury grads are living and working in more than 80 countries around the world.