Asbury University
Former names | Kentucky Holiness College (1890–1891) Asbury College (1891–2010) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Eruditio et Religio (Latin) |
Motto in English | Learning and Religion |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | September 2, 1890 |
Religious affiliation | Christian |
Academic affiliations | Christian College Consortium Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Space-grant |
| Endowment | $53.1 million (2020) |
| President | Kevin J. Brown |
| Provost | Sherry Powers |
Academic staff | 150 |
Administrative staff | 400 |
| Students | 1,854 |
| Undergraduates | 1,640 |
| Postgraduates | 214 |
| Location | , Kentucky , United States 37°51′49″N 84°39′54″W / 37.8636°N 84.6649°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Purple & white |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA DIII, NCCAA |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | www |
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.