ROTC at Asbury University
Wilmore, KY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Asbury University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Kentucky.
Cross-town & partner options
Asbury University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 14.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Kentucky.
Army ROTCCross-town · 14.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Kentucky.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Asbury University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.6 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 63% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $33,640 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,640 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Asbury University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Asbury University has 1,420 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Asbury University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Asbury University: FAQ
Does Asbury University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Asbury University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Kentucky.
Which ROTC branches can Asbury University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Kentucky, 15 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Kentucky, 15 mi).
Is ROTC at Asbury University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Asbury University and train with the unit at University of Kentucky.
School links and location
These links belong to Asbury University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
asbury.edu
- Admissions
asbury.edu
- Apply
asbury.edu
- Financial aid
asbury.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Wilmore, KY 40390-1198
IPEDS UNITID: 156213
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