As defined in the aims and objectives of the College, Asbury College purposes to select candidates for admission from those who show evidence of a vital Christian experience and academic promise. The College seeks to enroll students of moral character, social concern, and the desire to pursue a liberal arts education. Asbury desires to select from applicants a well-rounded freshman class composed of individuals with a wide variety of attributes, accomplishments, backgrounds, and interest. These qualities are evaluated when considering each applicant's academic record, recommendations, test scores, and participation in leadership activities. Asbury College is committed to achieving a balanced ratio of men and women and also to a fair representation of multi-cultural students.
Geographic diversity is also a goal in the formulation of the freshman class.
In some instances, there may be a reduction of college requirements if the student attains an acceptable level of proficiency. A student may apply to Asbury College as early as the junior year in high school. This record should evidence success in academic subjects taken in a college preparatory track from grades nine through twelve. Asbury's code for the SAT is 1019, and the code for the ACT is 1486. Applicants seeking admission to Asbury College may present evidence of acceptable academic work completed as shown on the General Education Development Test.