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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 and guaranteed scholarships – that's on top of state and federal aid – the Asbury experience is an affordable reality. Graduation rates, retention rates and job placement rates are much higher than public schools in Kentucky, and thus AU is annually rated in the top 10% for Nationwide Best Value.

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News & Events

Keep up with the latest happenings at Asbury.

NCAA Division III

NCAA Approves Division III Provisional Membership for Asbury University

March 25, 2021 — The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has approved Asbury University for Division III provisional membership, beginning September 1, 2021.

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Asbury University Launches Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Innovation & Leadership

March 18, 2021 — Master of Arts Degree prepares graduates to enter growing industry of instructional design.

Asbury University Plans for Regular Fall 2021 Semester

March 18, 2021 — Anticipating an increased level of vaccination and a decrease in COVID-19 cases across the nation, Asbury looks forward to safely returning to regular classes and a vibrant on-campus community this fall.

Theatre Production: Take No Prisoners!

March 16, 2021 — Come join us for this one-of-a-kind experience of live theatre. Get tickets while you can to experience it live with CDC safe seating, or see it livestreamed for free. Last shows are March 18-20 at 7:30 p.m.

Asbury University Kicks Off Spring Semester

February 3, 2021 — Asbury University has successfully launched into the spring semester, welcoming approximately 50 new students to campus.

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80

Countries with Asbury Alumni

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

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16

Athletic Teams

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

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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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$2K

Out-of-State Aid

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

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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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Top 10

U.S. News Southern Universities

In 2020-21, Asbury is ranked in the Top 10 of the U.S. News Regional (South) Universities top colleges rankings. AU has been in the Top 15 of various U.S. News rankings for more than a decade.

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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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$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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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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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

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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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100%

Received Scholarships

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

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99%

Receiving Financial Aid

99% of Asbury students receive financial aid.

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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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80

Countries with Asbury Alumni

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

COVID-19 Campus Information

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Asbury has established campus guidelines to help ensure our campus remains healthy and safe.