Admissions & Aid – Asbury University

Start Here! Asbury offers 50+ majors, 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.

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.

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High School Dual Enrollment (Online and On Campus)

The Asbury Academy program allows high school juniors and seniors to take general education courses for college credit.

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Undergraduate (On Campus)

A traditional, residential program that offers more than 50 majors and 40 minors. Bachelor's and associate's degrees are obtainable.

Graduate (Online)

Graduate studies that are affordable, accredited, and provide appropriate certification for adult students holding a bachelor’s degree.

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Degree Completion (Online)

The Adult Professional Studies program offers multiple majors for busy adults seeking to complete their undergraduate degree.

Words from our Students

“Asbury lives up to the motto “Academic Excellence and Spiritual Vitality.” I feel very prepared for life after college based on what I have learned in the Media Communication department, but they have also taught me so much about how to be a person for God in my life.”

Lisa
Vindicated Class of 2018
Media Communication

Words from our Students

“It will transform you in more ways than you know. I am walking away from Asbury with the blessing of a confidence in my faith that is irreplaceable. God has shown up, and I feel prepared to take steps into my future no matter what that may bring!”

Caitlin
Vindicated Class of 2018
Social Work

Words from our Students

“For me, Asbury is a place where I am not allowed to settle for “good enough,” whether in academics, faith, friendships, or work. I’ve been challenged to grow at every step, and have found a loving community here to support me. God is invited into everything, from class to worship to relationships to work. Asbury is a place where you grow in relationship to God.”

Tyler
Visionary Class of 2020
Engineering Mathematics

Words from our Students

“Asbury provides a Christ centered environment for learning, which makes Asbury I special place. Asbury has a wide variety of classes to choose from to help narrow down your interest in psychology. It is great to be in a place where the professors truly care.”

Hannah
Vindicated Class of 2018
Psychology

Words from our Students

“Developing dialogue with professors and peers is easy to do at Asbury. All of my professors in my History and Ancient Languages majors want to sit down and tackle the big questions. The entire campus can be a place you learn to challenge yourself and find new perspective.”

Josiah
Merciful Class of 2019
History

Words from our Students

“I find the Ancient Languages major valuable because I am learning to appreciate the complexity of the human experience through language. Because of what I am learning from ancient historians and poets, I have a deeper appreciation for culture, art, and modern thought.”

Colin
Visionary Class of 2020
Ancient Languages

Words from our Students

“The resources available to students at Asbury are incredible. From campus wide services like the counseling center and Center for Career and Calling, to the major-specific resources like film equipment and internship opportunities. Asbury truly gives each student the potential to succeed in the professional world.”

Mackenzie
Visionary Class of 2020
Media Communication

Words from our Students

“You should come to Asbury University because it is a setting that allows your peers and professors to pour into you in a way that is not possible elsewhere. The community here is like no other.”

Colin
Visionary Class of 2020
Marketing

Words from our Students

“Asbury is very intentional in that it seeks out the incoming students to ensure they are included in the community. I highly recommend this college because it has provided an extremely welcoming, growing, bonding, and friendly experience. As an equine major, I appreciate the endless opportunities that are provided to become the best you can in the time you have.”

Victoria
Appointed Class of 2021
Equine Studies

Words from our Students

Lisa
Vindicated Class of 2018
Media Communication

By The Numbers

80%

Faculty Hold Terminal Degrees

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