- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,375 a year (2022–23)
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Asbury University reported an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024.
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Asbury University GPA requirements
Asbury University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Asbury University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Asbury University acceptance rate
Asbury University admitted 1,308 of 2,063 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Asbury University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Wilmore, Kentucky, with 1,789 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Asbury University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
Asbury University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Asbury University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,375 a year at Asbury University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Asbury University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Asbury University admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Asbury University test optional?
Check Asbury University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Asbury University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at Asbury University?
Asbury University's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,308 of 2,063 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Asbury University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Asbury University admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Asbury University look for?
Asbury University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Asbury University?
A lot: Asbury University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Asbury University consider legacy status?
Yes. Asbury University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Asbury University accept AP credit?
Yes. Asbury University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Asbury University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,375 a year at Asbury University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Asbury University require an essay?
Yes. Asbury University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Asbury University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Asbury UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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