School Overview
Abilene Christian University, commonly referred to as “ACU”, is a private university located in west central Texas, in the town of Abilene. ACU is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, and was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. In the fall of 2011 Abilene Christian University had an enrollment of 4,558 students, 787 of which were graduate students. Today, ACU enrolls students from across America and around the world.
General Information
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Admission Office ACU Box 29000 Abilene, TX 79699 (325) 674-2650 (800) 460-6228 Fax: (325) 674-2130 [email protected] Contact: Hayley Webb Director of Admissions |
Main Address ACU Box 29100 Abilene, TX 79699-9100 (325) 674-2000 www.acu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,906 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 971 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,845 Graduate enrollment: 763 Setting |
Calendar: Semester Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 47% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Recommended Secondary school rank: Recommended Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Recommended TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011 SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status |
Undergraduate Student Gender |
Undergraduate Student Age |
Undergraduate Student Residence |
Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees |
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students |
Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $17,410 | $18,930 | $20,290 | $22,760 | +12.17% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,250 | +4.17% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,350 | $7,236 | $7,510 | $7,884 | +4.98% |
| Other | $3,090 | $3,184 | $3,300 | $3,406 | +3.21% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $27,950 | $30,500 | $32,300 | $35,300 | +9.29% |
| In-state Off Campus | $18,510 | $20,080 | $21,490 | $24,010 | +11.73% |
| In-state with Family | $18,510 | $20,080 | $21,490 | $24,010 | +11.73% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $12,906 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,250 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $12,906 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,250 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 939 | 97% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 936 | 96% | $8,673,739 | $9,267 |
| • Federal grants | 213 | 22% | $870,323 | $4,086 |
| • Pell grants | 205 | 21% | $682,288 | $3,328 |
| • Other federal grants | 177 | 18% | $188,035 | $1,062 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 342 | 35% | $1,282,125 | $3,749 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 915 | 94% | $6,521,291 | $7,127 |
| Student loan financial aid | 601 | 62% | $6,177,290 | $10,278 |
| • Federal student loans | 593 | 61% | $4,575,973 | $7,717 |
| • Other student loans | 149 | 15% | $1,601,317 | $10,747 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 836 | 280 | 2 | 4 | 50 |
| Agriculture, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Animal Sciences, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 181 | 41 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 52 | 41 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 66 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Resources Management | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 65 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Digital Communication and Media/multimedia | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Relations/image Management | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information Technology | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 86 | 66 | – | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Education, General | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 40 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Higher Education/higher Education Administration | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 29 | 5 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 45 | 38 | – | – | – |
| Dietetics/dietitian | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Family Practice Nurse/nursing | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling | – | 19 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Administration | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech-language Pathology/pathologist | 11 | 12 | – | – | – |
| History | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | 18 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 18 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 70 | 46 | – | – | 50 |
| Gerontology | – | 1 | – | – | 7 |
| International/global Studies | 4 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 66 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | – | 31 | – | – | 42 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/management | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 55 | 22 | – | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 31 | 37 | 2 | – | – |
| Bible/biblical Studies | 9 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Divinity/ministry | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Missions/missionary Studies and Missiology | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 5 | 18 | 2 | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 5 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Youth Ministry | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Keyboard Instruments | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 33 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations B Architecture & Related Programs Architectural Technology A Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Engineering Science B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Human Development/Family Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Gerontology C Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Abilene Christian University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (325) 674-2000 |
| Website: | www.acu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.acuadmissions.org/start/apply.htm |
| Address: | , Abilene, TX 79699 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,910 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 57% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,875 (79% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $32,070 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $32,070 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $17,550 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Abilene Christian University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Abilene Christian University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 3 | 15 | 5 | ||
| Engineering | 3 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 3 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 4 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 6 | 6 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | ||||
| Grand total | 9 | 1 | 71 | 27 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Abilene Christian University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Education | 1 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Abilene Christian University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $32,070 |
| Out-of-state | $32,070 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $19,890 |
| Out-of-state | $19,890 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 1,069 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,069 | 100% | $17,550 |
| Student loan aid | 611 | 57% | $11,640 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,611 | 96% | $17,049 |
| Federal student loans | 1,969 | 52% | $10,366 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Abilene Christian University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Abilene Christian University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 10,252 | 4,058 | 6,194 | Percent admitted | 100% | 48% | 53% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Abilene Christian University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 4,910 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,758 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,152 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Abilene Christian University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Graduate School of Theology)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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