Asbury University

Asbury University
Former names
Kentucky Holiness College (1890–1891)
Asbury College
(1891–2010)
MottoEruditio et Religio (Latin)
Motto in English
Learning and Religion
TypePrivate university
EstablishedSeptember 2, 1890 (1890-09-02)
Religious affiliation
Christian
Academic affiliations
Christian College Consortium
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Space-grant
Endowment$53.1 million (2020)
PresidentKevin J. Brown
ProvostSherry Powers
Academic staff
150
Administrative staff
400
Students1,854
Undergraduates1,640
Postgraduates214
Location,
Kentucky
,
United States

37°51′49″N 84°39′54″W / 37.8636°N 84.6649°W / 37.8636; -84.6649
CampusSuburban
Colors   Purple & white
Sporting affiliations
NCAA DIII, NCCAA
MascotEagle
Websitewww.asbury.edu

Asbury University is a private Christian university in Wilmore, Kentucky, United States. Although it is a non-denominational school, the college is aligned with the Wesleyan-Holiness movement and is a member of the Wesleyan Holiness Connection. The school offers 50-plus majors across 17 departments. In the fall of 2016, Asbury University had a total enrollment of 1,854: 1,640 traditional undergraduate students and 214 graduate students. The campus of Asbury Theological Seminary, which became a separate institution in 1922, is located across the street from Asbury University.