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Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University is a medium, private institution located in Abilene, tx. Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University offers undergraduate degrees in 88 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
3,263 undergraduates
$42,240 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Abilene Christian University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 66.0%
SAT score average 1194
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.55
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Abilene Christian University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Educational Administration and Supervision
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,240
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,500
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $3,272
Cost of attendance* $59,262
Average financial aid package $40,286
Estimated cost $18,976 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,240
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,500
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $3,272
Cost of attendance* $59,262
Average financial aid package $40,286
Estimated cost $18,976 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Abilene Christian University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,263, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

5,219

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
54%
African American %
13%
Hispanic American %
18%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Abilene Christian University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1600 Campus Court, Abilene, TX 79699
3256742000
www.acu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Graduate students association

International students association

Intramurals

Lynay (love your neighbor as yourself)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Abilene Christian University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Abilene Christian University?

Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Abilene Christian University? 

The acceptance rate for Abilene Christian University is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Abilene Christian University?

The average high school GPA for Abilene Christian University students was 3.55.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Abilene Christian University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Abilene Christian University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $237,048.

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