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Record-Breaking $10 Million Gift Advances STEM and Business at Asbury University
September 14, 2020 — Sale of biotechnology company allows founders to make the largest single charitable gift in Asbury University history.
September 14, 2020 — Sale of biotechnology company allows founders to make the largest single charitable gift in Asbury University history.
March 5, 2020 — Two student teams have been accepted for participation in the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, a competition showcasing the abilities of former racehorses.
February 14, 2020 — Could dragons exist in the real world – and can math be used to prove it?
December 2, 2019 — Asbury students received the opportunity to present their hard work at a prestigious statewide science convention.
September 27, 2019 — The word is out — Asbury University’s student-trained service mounts are the best on the market. That's why police departments from Vancouver to Albuquerque purchased every available horse this year.
May 14, 2019 — Students from Asbury University’s School of Science, Health & Mathematics will spend the summer in impressive research internships.
March 6, 2019 — Each year, Asbury University’s Sigma Zeta hosts community favorite Kids’ College.
January 4, 2019 — Asbury University’s Service Mounts Program provided the newest addition to the Richmond, Virginia Mounted Police Unit.
December 10, 2018 — Three Asbury University students were honored by the USA Equestrian Trust during an evening ceremony.
November 28, 2018 — Asbury University kicks off the Christmas season with music, horses, Christmas devotions, theatre and much more!
$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.
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
98%
Grads Working or in Grad School
98% of Asbury grads are working or in grad school six months or less after graduation.
80
Countries with Asbury Alumni
Asbury grads are living and working in more than 80 countries around the world.
#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.
99%
Receiving Financial Aid
99% of Asbury students receive financial aid.
100%
Received Scholarships
100% of Asbury’s 2021-22 incoming freshman class received scholarships.
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.
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.
$2K
Out-of-State Aid
All out-of-state students receive an additional $2,000 in financial aid.
80%
Faculty Hold Terminal Degrees
More than 80% of Asbury’s full-time faculty have terminal degrees.
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.
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.
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.
$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.