Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX

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Tuition & Fees

$45,652

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,386
Declined 3,840
Total Received 11,226
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Private

3,211

undergraduate students

1,868

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University is a private four-year Christian university that is known for its strong programs in the liberal arts, nursing, and business. It is located on a 262-acre campus in Abilene, Texas.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,079
Established in 1906
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Congregational (United Church of Christ)

Social Networks

262-acre, suburban campus in Abilene (population: 121,885), 150 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth. Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Dallas-Fort Worth. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Abilene Christian University
None
Abilene, TX
79699

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
45%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
24%
Top 1/4
56%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
540
75th
630
25th
530
75th
29
25th
21
75th
27
25th
19
75th
28
25th
21

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (final deadline) February 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,386
Declined 3,840
Total Received 11,226

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,769

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $42,380
Housing $6,200
Food $5,700
Additional fees $3,272
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $58,802
Average Financial Aid - $24,769
Total with Avg. Aid $34,033

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 588-6083
F: 325 674-6850
wildcatcentral@acu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

disc golf, fishing, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

disc golf, fishing, golf, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, pickleball, racquetball, rodeo, soccer, softball, team handball, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, inner-tube water polo.

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southland Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other yes
Computer Teacher Education yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Information Resources Management yes
Information Technology yes yes
Interior Design yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
School Psychology yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Voice and Opera yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Kinesiology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Health Professions

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,079

total students

81%

in-state

19%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

63%

3,211
students

Female
62%
1,987

Male
38%
1,224

37%

1,868
students

Female
72%
1,344

Male
28%
524

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

3,064
students

Female
62%
1,901

Male
38%
1,163

5%

147
students

Female
59%
86

Male
41%
61

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%
Hispanic/Latino
63%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

40

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 38
Countries most often represented China
Guatemala
Honduras
Japan
Rwanda
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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