Asbury University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,072

1.52% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,375

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

64.1%

1,550 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,942

64.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65%

208 Graduates

About

Asbury University is a higher education institution located in Jessamine County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Asbury University were Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication (39 degrees awarded), Equestrian Studies (22 degrees), and Social Work (16 degrees).

In 2023, 387 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Asbury University. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (288 degrees), 13.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Asbury University is $33,072, which is $8,497 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Asbury University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 475 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Asbury University is $33,072, which is $8,497 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,375.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Asbury University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,072

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Asbury University was $33,072. The cost of tuition at Asbury University is $8,497 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Asbury University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,375

2023 Value

0.609%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Asbury University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,375. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Asbury University grew by 0.609%.

This chart compares the average net price of Asbury University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,397

Room and Board

$1,462

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Asbury University was of $7,397 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,462. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.94% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Asbury University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Asbury University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Asbury University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Asbury University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 475 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Asbury University received 1,550 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 40.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,550 applicants, 993 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,942 students enrolled at Asbury University in 2023. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Asbury University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

993

Accepted Out of 1,550

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Asbury University was 64.1% (993 admissions from 1,550 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 40.3%, while admissions grew by 14.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Asbury University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Asbury University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Asbury University had a total enrollment of 1,942 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Asbury University is 1,249 students and the part-time enrollment is 693. This means that 64.3% of students enrolled at Asbury University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Asbury University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 6.44% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% Black or African American, 2.57% Two or More Races, 1.54% Asian, 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0515% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Asbury University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.3%), followed by White Male (30.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.8%), followed by White Female (24.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Asbury University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,942 students. The full-time enrollment at Asbury University is 1,249 and the part-time enrollment is 693. This means that 64.3% of students enrolled at Asbury University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Asbury University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Asbury University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Asbury University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Asbury University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,527 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
125 enrolled students
Black or African American
77 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Asbury University is 78.6% White, 6.44% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% Black or African American, 2.57% Two or More Races, 1.54% Asian, 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0515% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 44 students (2.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 53 more women than men received degrees from Asbury University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Asbury University is white (288 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Asbury University is Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication (39 degrees awarded), followed by Equestrian Studies (22 degrees) and Social Work (16 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Asbury University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (16 degrees awarded), Communications (55 degrees), and Agriculture (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Asbury University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,539,886 people), Secondary school teachers (516,596 people), Education administrators (291,021 people), Other managers (247,805 people), and Special education teachers (208,373 people).

The most specialized majors at Asbury University in 2023 are Theology (16 degrees awarded), Communications (55 degrees), Agriculture (22 degrees), Education (99 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Asbury University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Asbury University are Theology (16 degrees awarded), Communications (55 degrees), Agriculture (22 degrees), Education (99 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Asbury University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,821,998 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (298,485 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,597 people), Individual & family services (151,054 people), and Religious organizations (138,541 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Asbury University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication
39 degrees awarded
Equestrian Studies
22 degrees awarded
Social Work
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Asbury University was Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Asbury University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

167

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Asbury University, which is 0.759 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (220).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Asbury University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Asbury University in Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication, which is 4.57 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to women at Asbury University in Equestrian Studies. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from Asbury University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Asbury University is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.92% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
288 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Asbury University is white (288 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

3.36% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
172 degrees awarded
White Male
116 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Asbury University is white female (172 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (116 degrees).

Operations

Asbury University has an endowment valued at nearly $72.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.38M (7.43%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Asbury University had a total salary expenditure of 39.7M. Asbury University employs 33 Professors, 26 Assistant professors and 26 Associate professors. Most academics at Asbury University are Male Professor (24), Female Assistant professor (15), and Female Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Asbury University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 43 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees.

Endowment

$72.4M

2023 Endowment

5.61%

growth from 2022

Asbury University has an endowment valued at about $72.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Asbury University grew 5.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Asbury University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.7M

2023 Salaries

5.45%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Asbury University paid a median of $17.7M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($39.7M) and a 5.45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.23% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.43M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Asbury University paid a total of $5.43M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Asbury University were Professor with 33 employees, Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Associate professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Asbury University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Asbury University was Male Professor with 24 employees, Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Female Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Asbury University.

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