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Wilmore, KY · Berea, KY
| Asbury University | Berea College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,401/yr | $6,106/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,455/yr | $5,428/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,028 | $3,591 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,280/yr | $4,598/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,724/yr | $8,132/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,296/yr | $7,570/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,958/yr | $13,700/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $255/mo | $38/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,804/yr | $8,208/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,000/yr | $10,981/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0.2% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $750/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,472/yr | $2,880/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $47,459/yr | $60,718/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,640/yr | $51,658/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,640/yr | $51,658/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 84% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 7.6% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 63% | 19% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1156–1335 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1249 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 23–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 22–30 · Math 20–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,550 | 2,073 |
| Students accepted | 993 | 678 |
| Students who enrolled | 358 | 413 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 36% | 61% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 6% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 20% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,368/yr | $43,150/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $26,611–$60,619 | $26,672–$63,165 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 53% |
| Black students graduating | 27% | 61% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $35,563/yr | $35,676/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 64% | 61% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 56% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 65% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 64% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,185/yr | $39,459/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Communication & Journalism 16% · Education 9% | Computer & Information Sciences 11% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 16% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $68,133/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $67,510/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6% | 30% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,420 | 1,513 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 311 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $7,374/mo | $9,259/mo |
| Full-time professors | 46% | 87% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $55,322 | $22,742 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Berea, KY |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1890 | 1855 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.3% | 9.1% |
| Men | 38% | 41% |
| Women | 62% | 59% |
| White students | 76% | 42% |
| Black students | 3.7% | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.6% | 18% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 24% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 10% | 0.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 3.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,617/yr | $23,470/yr |
| Endowment | $78.1M | $1.6B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,120 | 1,520 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,972/yr | $4,002/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,644/yr | $3,890/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 291 | 215 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.4M | $1.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.4M | $2.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $19,302 | $3,620 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.