Asbury University

Key Highlights

• Independent, private nonprofit Christian university founded in 1890
• Institutionally accredited by SACSCOC
• Traditional residential, online undergraduate, and graduate pathways
• Located in Wilmore, approximately 20 minutes southwest of Lexington

Student Life & Environment

Student life is organized around a residential Christian community. Asbury identifies worship, small groups, service, music ensembles, intramural sports, clubs, and residence-hall activities as common ways to participate. Weekly chapel is a central communal practice, and residence buildings may offer Bible studies and group events. Applicants should therefore assess not only academic fit but also their comfort with an institution where Christian formation shapes daily campus life. Housing includes four traditional residence halls: Kresge and Glide-Crawford for women, and Johnson and Trustees for men. Juniors and seniors may apply for Aldersgate and other university apartments. Resident directors live in the buildings, assisted by student resident assistants. The university’s published policy generally requires single, full-time undergraduates to live in campus housing, with specified exceptions or an application process for off-campus living. Students should consult the current handbook for exact eligibility and conduct requirements. Clubs, intercultural student-life programming, volunteer opportunities, athletics, club sports, and intramurals broaden participation beyond worship and academics. Asbury states that its Eagles compete as an NCAA Division III provisional member and in the National Christian College Athletic Association. Support resources include counseling and wellness, accessibility services, academic assistance, and Career & Calling. Undergraduates may also attend a no-cost Set Apart retreat during their first four semesters, subject to the university’s current program arrangements.

Location & Surroundings

Asbury’s main campus is in Wilmore, a small community in central Kentucky. The university places the campus about 20 minutes southwest of Lexington, giving students access to a larger city while retaining a quieter residential setting. This distinction matters in practice: campus housing, student organizations, chapel, and university events are likely to form the center of daily undergraduate life, while Lexington expands the range of shopping, cultural activities, services, and potential off-campus experiences. The surrounding region offers Kentucky scenery and outdoor recreation, but students should evaluate transportation needs carefully. The university describes Lexington as a short drive rather than an immediately walkable extension of campus. Prospective students without a car should ask admissions about current transportation arrangements and how students typically reach airports, medical services, internships, or activities outside Wilmore. Campus visits are available through personal tours and scheduled events, with a virtual tour offered for students unable to travel. Visiting can be especially useful for judging the small-town environment, residential expectations, and the practical distance from Lexington.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For Fall 2026 through Spring 2027, full-time traditional undergraduate tuition is $34,758 for 12–18 credits. Published mandatory student fees are $698 per year, and new students have a one-time $50 matriculation fee. Standard double-room housing is $7,000 annually, while other configurations range from $6,400 to $9,700. The 20-meal weekly plan costs $4,284 per year and the 14-meal plan costs $3,950. A lower-cost seven-meal plan is restricted to Aldersgate apartment residents. These figures are direct charges rather than a complete personal budget; books, transportation, insurance, and other individual expenses may add to total attendance costs. The university states that all traditional undergraduates receive scholarship or gift aid, but that does not establish the amount any particular student will receive. Applicants should compare their individual aid offer, estimated net price, borrowing, and renewal conditions rather than rely only on the sticker price. U.S. students can submit the FAFSA using Asbury’s school code 001952. International students should account for the separate proof-of-finances requirement and ask whether institutional aid is available for their citizenship and program. Career & Calling offers résumé assistance, interview preparation, internship and job-search support, career and graduate-school exploration, career fairs, and employer recruitment. Academic support and mentoring can complement that preparation. No sufficiently current, institution-wide employment rate, salary figure, or employer list was verified for this profile, so students should request recent program-level outcomes, internship participation, licensure results where applicable, and graduate-school placement data before comparing career value.