University
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
3,670
Students
23,433
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
5217/10252
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Abilene Christian University is a University institution located in Abilene, TX, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
ACU Box 29000
Abilene, TX 79699-9000
United States
Abilene, TX 79699-9000
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architecture Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Information Resources Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism Related |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Computer Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education&-elementary School |
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| Special Education&-secondary School |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dietetics |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biblical Studies |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations Related |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10,252
Applied
5,217
Accepted
3,670
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,194
Females Applied
3,268
Females Accepted
53%
Male Admissions
4,058
Males Applied
1,949
Males Accepted
48%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.62
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | February 15th | March 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 566 | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 558 | 515 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 21 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
34,800
Fees
50
Full-time student fees
10,350
Room & board
5,030
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
23,433
Avg. Financial Aid Package
24,361
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
10,639
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,489
Avg. Loan Aid
13,365
Avg. Grant Aid
20,532
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
67%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
27%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,670
Total undergrad students
4%
International Students
11%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 17.1% |
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| Black or African American | 8.76% |
| White or Caucasian | 63.72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 4.76% |
| Other | 0.19% |
Gender
Male (41.55%)
Female (58.45%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 47% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Sing Song and Welcome Week
Homecoming, Sing Song and Welcome Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Association, Graduate Students Association, Spring Break Campaigns, International Students Association and LYNAY
Student Association, Graduate Students Association, Spring Break Campaigns, International Students Association and LYNAY
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
Division 1 | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | No | Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
449
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 266
Part-time - 183
Male - 251
Female - 198