Mrs. Margaret Therkelson
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 — Mrs. Margaret Therkelson
Mrs. Margaret Therkelson, author of ‘The Prayer Experiment’
The College Tour
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By the Numbers
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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Only One
Asbury University is the only school in Kentucky with an Online Instructional Design program.
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8-Week Classes beginning in August, October, January and March
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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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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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#13
U.S. News Southern Universities
In 2022, Asbury is ranked #13 in 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.
By the Numbers
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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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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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.
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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99%
Receiving Financial Aid
99% of Asbury students receive financial aid.
By The Numbers
$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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100%
Received Scholarships
100% of Asbury’s 2021-22 incoming freshman class received scholarships.
By the Numbers
80
Countries with Asbury Alumni
Asbury grads are living and working in more than 80 countries around the world.
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80%
Faculty Hold Terminal Degrees
More than 80% of Asbury’s full-time faculty have terminal degrees.
By the Numbers
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.